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 3, 2024
Join this Facebook group for flashbacks of Portland
Portland Maine Encyclopedia of the 1960s, 70s & 80s has more than 17,000 members.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Maine-based podcast ‘Dark Downeast’ is helping keep cold cases alive
Kylie Low, a former morning host on Portland radio station WJBQ, has been writing and hosting the podcast since 2020, with a focus on helping families of victims.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2024
For Maine Restaurant Week, pick a dining or driving destination and go out
There are more than 70 restaurants statewide offering deals during the event, which starts Friday and runs through March 12.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2024
Bridge over bottled water? Hannaford shoppers sing praises for new in-store music
An employee survey led the Hannaford supermarket chain to revamp its music selection.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2024
Find the specials that suit your taste in our southern Maine happy hour guide
Our handy searchable list of happy hours can help you find whatever you’re looking for, including specials on beer or oysters or a happy hour crawl.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Portland Camera Club still clicking after 125 years
An exhibit of members’ photos over the years will be on view March 1-31 at the Portland Public Library.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2024
Actor Gabriel Byrne, living in Midcoast, lends voice to domestic abuse awareness fundraiser
Byrne will appear March 9 at a fundraiser for Finding Our Voices at the Camden Opera House, which includes a screening of ‘The Usual Suspects.’
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2024
Police search for at least 4 suspects who fled after Saco shooting and crash
Area schools were locked down in the afternoon, and a shelter-in-place order remained in effect until early Friday night.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Maine writer Phuc Tran’s frank storytelling style a fit for new children’s books
The author of memoir ‘Sigh, Gone’ teams with illustrator Pete Oswald on the story of Cranky, a construction crane who’s in a bad mood.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2024
The perfect Valentine’s pairing? Dinner and a movie – and make it local
Up your game on the year’s biggest date night by pairing a film with a fitting meal from a local restaurant.
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