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

Open House: Period peace

by Ray Routhier January 22, 2012

A Saco gem comes into its own when restored to its more authentic, antique good looks.

News

‘Red Tails’: One who lived it sees truth in film

by Ray Routhier January 21, 2012

A local member of the history-making Tuskegee Airmen gives the movie a qualified thumbs-up.

Life & Culture

Off Beat: Laugh track

by Ray Routhier January 19, 2012

No one’s going to the principal’s office for being snarky at this class for teens interested in stand-up comedy.

Life & Culture

State of the State Theatre

by Ray Routhier January 19, 2012

It’s pretty good, actually: Since it reopened in 2010, the theater has booked more shows than anticipated, and the healthy playlist for 2012 seems to continue the trend.