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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PublishedJune 27, 2010
Finding the sweet spot
All it takes is a little know-how – what to plant, which feeder to buy – to make your yard attractive to the nectar-seeking hummingbird.
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PublishedJune 24, 2010
Music and Nightlife: Talkin’ Smackdown
The WWE rides the ‘sports entertainment’ train into town.
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PublishedJune 21, 2010
Sharp eye needed to spot sneaky infestations, reporter learns
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier helps with the painstaking hunt for a poppy seed-sized insect in a 93-acre preserve.
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PublishedJune 20, 2010
Open House: Roadside attraction
Harvey and Joana Oest wanted a house in Boothbay Harbor near the water and the village. They got it — building on a lot THISCLOSE to busy Route 27.
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PublishedJune 17, 2010
Music and Nightlife: 50 Cent at the Colisee
Maine is becoming a destination for major rap acts.
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PublishedJune 14, 2010
Sorting hospital’s dirty laundry could give one pause – doesn’t
Maine at Work: Trying his hand at untangling Maine Med’s soiled linens and things keeps a novice on his toes.
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PublishedJune 13, 2010
Mulch madness
Should you mulch? And if so, solid wood or bark? Painted or not? Relax — we’ve got the answers.
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PublishedJune 13, 2010
Books Q & A: Singing lessons
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame is coming to South Portland to give a free concert as part of a book tour for his ‘Songs for Little Folks.’
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PublishedJune 10, 2010
Country star Messina to play Portland
Massachusetts-born Jo Dee Messina first hit the charts in 1996 with her single “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”
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PublishedJune 10, 2010
Boggus is a real Nashville deal, but loves to visit here in Maine
Like lots of musicians, Suzy Bogguss started out playing on street corners for meal money, and stayed at people’s houses to avoid paying hotel rates while on tour. She was lucky to land a job singing at the country theme park Dollywood — named for country-music legend Dolly Parton — and that exposure led to […]
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