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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PublishedApril 17, 2012
Kennebunk fire called suspicious
The blaze was one of a dozen wildfires to burn in southern Maine over the Patriots Day weekend.
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PublishedApril 16, 2012
Person hit, killed by Amtrak train in Biddeford
No information about the victim has been released, and train service delays are expected.
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PublishedApril 16, 2012
Police investigate two overnight robberies in Saco
The first robbery occurred at 11 Sunday night at a Cumberland Farms on Elm Street. About two hours later a cab driver was held up on Middle Street.
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PublishedApril 16, 2012
Kennebunk wildfire called ‘suspicious’ by Forest Service
The fire burned through several acres of forest on Saturday, threatening several houses.
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PublishedApril 16, 2012
Music booker puts city on map
The State Theatre’s Lauren Wayne and her staff have signed some hot acts and raised Portland’s visibility.
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PublishedApril 15, 2012
Sewing seams trendy among Maine’s young people
Many are seeing a pattern in the number of classes being offered – it appears a resurgence is in the making.
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PublishedApril 12, 2012
Off Beat: Dance show offers ballet to sounds of Pink Floyd
Vivid Motion presents an original ballet piece set to “The Dark Side of the Moon.”
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PublishedApril 12, 2012
Slap happy
Their many fans can rejoice: There’s a new Three Stooges movie opening.
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PublishedApril 12, 2012
Sweet: Sugar Blue at the Big Easy
Legendary harmonica player Sugar Blue heads to Portland to play a show at the Big Easy on Sunday.
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PublishedApril 7, 2012
Scarborough racetrack is on track as venue for big concerts
With the town’s blessing, a Maine promoter is now looking to book summer acts at Scarborough Downs.
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