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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PublishedMarch 28, 2010
Books Q&A: Ready for his closeup
A longtime fan of old Hollywood, Lewiston native Mark Griffin views famed director Vincente Minnelli’s story as one ripe for the telling.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2010
Sanford native inspires nurses to reach higher
Her work in the complex field of neuroscience has earned her national recognition from peers.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2010
Maine at Work: Reporter spills the beans about factory where nothing is half-baked
Ray Routhier is schooled in the basics of making a classic New England dish for mass consumption.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2010
Maine at Work: How planning, muscle and nails can result in happy trails
Reporter Ray Routhier finds that working on Portland Trails can be a backbreaking job.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2010
‘Up in the Air’ Oscar hopeful a down-to-earth star
Anna Kendrick wanted to be on Broadway when she was 5, maybe 6 years old. By the time she was 12, she had made it and more: She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role as the kid sister in a revival of “High Society.” “She didn’t even know what Broadway was, but […]
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PublishedMarch 4, 2010
Skaters feel lots of warmth from Disney on Ice crowds
Matt Grimsted has skated competitively, doing triple toe loops in front of the watchful eyes of a judging panel. He’s also skated dressed as a moonfish and a pelican, doing toe loops and the like before the adoring eyes of tiny children. He prefers the latter, since it’s a lot tougher to get a smile […]
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PublishedMarch 1, 2010
Sausage-making business links reporter to Franco past
Stuffing hog intestines with ground pork proves to be something of an art form at the Mailhot factory.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2010
Shain’s of Maine anything but plain
Ray Routhier finds flavors range from blueberry cheesecake to red raspberry chip and mocha macadamia.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2010
The way we were
Back in her hometown of Allagash, Cathie Pelletier collaborates with other residents on a book celebrating local lore.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2010
Yarmouth says goodbye to an old friend
Several dozen people mark the last upright moments of Herbie, a 212-year-old elm.
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