A national retailer links ‘victory’ at the cash register to victory in the presidential race — but skeptics say it’s not so.
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.
Posted inLife & Culture
A scream? More like a hoot
A Maine reporter tries his hand — and feet — at playing Frankenstein during a haunted hayride but his timing turns out to be comedic instead of scary.
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Music and Nightlife: Beyond fun.
It would be a grave mistake to miss a visit to Maine by the hot pop band.
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Off Beat: The place’ll be crawling with zombies
People looking like walking death will be pub crawling in Hallowell on Saturday, and a local dog rescue group benefits.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
‘Race’ contestant from Maine keeping his shirt on
A Maine native who dances with the Chippendales gets to remain fully clothed while competing on TV in ‘The Amazing Race.’
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Off Beat: Here’s one for the bedridden
OgunquitFest’s Bridge to Beach is a race fit for kings and queens … and twins.
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At city party, debaters spar, crowd keeps score
The atmosphere at Empire Dine and Dance in Portland on Tuesday was more sports bar than political event.
Posted inLife & Culture
Open House: The ‘DUMP’ of their dreams
Betsy Scheintaub and Jesse Thompson loved their neighborhood but wanted a single-family home they could make their own. They found it – in a cramped, charm-challenged ’60s-era ranch.
Posted inMaine
Page Turners
Readers like Maurice Whitten, Roy Fairfield and others have made the Press Herald a part of their lives – and they way they stay informed – for decades.
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Off Beat: Swine & Stein the silliest of fall fests
Fun is pretty much the only thing Gardiner’s Oktoberfest takes seriously – which explains the bands, the beer and the rubber chickens.