Joshua Radin has made five albums and had his songs appear in several TV shows, including ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Parenthood’ and ‘Gossip Girl.’
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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Bluegrass music fills two weekends
The Blistered Fingers and Thomas Point Beach festivals bring to Maine a wide range of veteran and up-and-coming acts.
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Lewiston singer fulfills dream on TV talent show
Abi Hodgson, 28, will perform in the ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals with the American Military Spouses Choir.
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Raising sails in Casco Bay and raising money for worthwhile cause
MS Harborfest Weekend includes a sailboat parade, sailing races, lobster boat races and a tugboat muster.
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Reality TV producer considers second Maine show
Engel Entertainment is not saying what the show is about, only that it focuses on a ‘unique Maine family’ and that it is being considered by the ABC Family cable channel.
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Blue-collar comedy comes to Bangor
Knock knock. Who’s there? On Saturday, it’s funny guys Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy.
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Off Beat: Care to see a spin on the usual car show?
Ride to Ogunquit for Woodies in the Cove on Saturday.
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WMTW to add hour-long 5 p.m. newscast
The newscast will feature anchor Tracy Sabol and meteorologist Roger Griswold. The station hopes to announce a male anchor soon.
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Meet the members of the Pete Kilpatrick Band
The five members of Maine’s Pete Kilpatrick Band represent the changing face of the music business at a very local level. Unlike the stereotypical band of fresh-faced kids hoping to make it big, the members of this band are in their early 30s, with day jobs, homes, children and responsibilities. But they share a dream […]
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What’s cool – and not – for back to school
New fashions, accessories and electronic gadgets help take the pain out of returning to the classroom.