The radio station will have the same format of classical music it had before it went off the air in September.
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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Opening day: Dawes just saying ‘thanks’ for Dylan gig
The critically acclaimed Dawes will kick off the show for music icon Bob Dylan Wednesday in Lewiston.
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Off Beat: Putting scene with mini-golf tourney in Kennebunk
In Kennebunk, organizers are hoping their library mini-golf fundraiser is a hit.
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Portland pillow fight is for kids of all ages
Conor Tubbs, 26, has organized the first Portland Pillow Fight Day in Monument Square, where the proverbial feathers will fly on Saturday.
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Rolling Stones plan Boston tour date
The nine-city tour, called “50 & Counting,” will open in Los Angeles and wrap up in Philadelphia on June 18.
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Maine’s small catch ready for star turn
The state’s 400 licensed eel fishermen are being filmed for a show called ‘Eel of Fortune.’
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MAMM Slam band competition announces six finalists
The contest is organized by The Maine Academy of Modern Music. Each band includes students from high schools around southern Maine.
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Portland’s Empire Dine and Dance sold, will temporarily close
One of the city’s liveliest music venues has been sold, and when it reopens, it will have returned to its Asian roots.
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Fashion: You look GR80s!
Many of us embraced the decade’s signature looks – from the tops of our perilously high perms to the bottoms of our stirrups-clad feet.
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Power ballads: Screaming sweet nothings, baby
From ‘Sister Christian’ to ‘I’ll Be There for You,’ loud love songs marked the ’80s.