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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PublishedDecember 22, 2011
The mensch revolution
Orthodox Jewish artist Matisyahu, whose music crosses hip hop, reggae and other genres, plays the State Theatre on Monday.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2011
Coffee By Design gets rave from Zagat
An online article calls the Portland coffee shop – with several locations around the area – “homey and popular.”
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PublishedDecember 15, 2011
‘Jingle Jam’ at the Colisee: Boots on the ground
Far from an overnight success, Rodney Atkins is still in touch with his inner regular guy.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2011
Off Beat: ‘Nutcracker’ that’s naughty can be nice, too
“The Nutcracker Burlesque” has become a local holiday tradition in Portland.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2011
Snow going
Winter in Maine’s no joke. What you need is lots of options when it comes to snow removal tools.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2011
Making ugly look good for the holidays
An event planner from Maine hopes to fashion an ugly-sweater world record this weekend while raising money for a good cause.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2011
Off Beat: Campy holidays
Is eccentricity on your wish list this year? Then check out ‘A John Waters Christmas.’
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PublishedDecember 7, 2011
Eilen Jewell: Notes to self
The singer-songwriter has built a promising career by staying true to herself. She’s at The Strand in Rockland on Friday.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2011
Wreath mission saluted
A crowd honors the effort to lay Maine greens on the graves of thousands who served our country.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2011
Open House: View from the top
It’s pretty good at Steve and Cynthia Gray’s home in Cape Elizabeth, built with the main living space on the top floor to maximize sea views.
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