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.

Life & Culture

Off Beat: Loved Nick in the ’90s? We double dare you to miss this

by Ray Routhier May 10, 2012

On weekends, people like to come together and dance. And listen to music. And, often, to celebrate weird or fun pop-culture references they share with a certain segment of the population. When pop culture wasn’t so fragmented, we could just have ’80s music night or Beatles night, and people would be really excited. But celebrations […]

Life & Culture

Beats Antique

by Ray Routhier May 10, 2012

The eclectic crew that melds electronica and belly dancing is headed to Port City Music Hall for a show tonight

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Maine’s the one

by Ray Routhier May 10, 2012May 21, 2019

Like lots of film stars, Maine often gets typecast. But maybe that’s a good thing. When Hollywood looks for a setting full of rocky, wind-swept ocean grandeur, they often look to Maine. When a story needs a locale that’s creepy and remote, Maine often gets the call. And when the screenwriters are looking for picturesque […]