Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, entertainment, music, TV and lifestyle issues for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. The word he uses most for stories he’s drawn to is “quirky.” He’s written about the changing cable TV and Internet landscapes, and what those changes mean for the future of information and entertainment. He’s dug clams, raked blueberries and rode on the back of a garbage truck, all in pursuit of stories about real Mainers. He’s had a ball interviewing a range of celebrities from Anna Kendrick and Patrick Dempsey to Billy Joel and Tony Bennett. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, N.H., 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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PublishedAugust 15, 2013
Off Beat: Care to see a spin on the usual car show?
Ride to Ogunquit for Woodies in the Cove on Saturday.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013
WMTW to add hour-long 5 p.m. newscast
The newscast will feature anchor Tracy Sabol and meteorologist Roger Griswold. The station hopes to announce a male anchor soon.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
Meet the members of the Pete Kilpatrick Band
The five members of Maine’s Pete Kilpatrick Band represent the changing face of the music business at a very local level. Unlike the stereotypical band of fresh-faced kids hoping to make it big, the members of this band are in their early 30s, with day jobs, homes, children and responsibilities. But they share a dream […]
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
What’s cool – and not – for back to school
New fashions, accessories and electronic gadgets help take the pain out of returning to the classroom.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
Books Q&A: Tamra Wight and her scrappy campers
In Wight’s new book, outdoorsy duo Cooper and Packrat team up to solve a mystery against the backdrop of a lakeside campground.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
The Pete Kilpatrick Band: A sound business plan
Thanks to advances in technology, making it in the music business nowadays is easier for everyone – and, just maybe, harder than ever.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2013
Where are they now? Mainers in the music biz
Some Mainers who have had success in the music business, and where it has led them: JULIANA HATFIELD — Born in Wiscasset, the singer-songwriter first experienced musical success in the Boston scene in the 1980s as part of The Blake Babies. Her independent solo album “Become What You Are” gained her biggest hit, “My Sister,” […]
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PublishedAugust 8, 2013
Off Beat: Rock paper in sculpture workshop at Space
As a sculpture medium, paper is better than you might think.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2013
Sick Puppies play the State on Wednesday
The show also features 10 Years and the Maine band Dead Season.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2013
TV shows go dark in Time Warner-CBS dispute
The cable provider blacks out movie channels like Showtime and other network-owned programming across the country.
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