Ray Routhier

Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
June 16, 2013

Author Q & A: Fish toil

In his book ‘End of the Line,’ Markham Starr chronicles the last days of the last working sardine cannery in Maine.
Published
June 13, 2013

Off Beat: Bully for them

Snowlion Repertory opens “The Freaks Club,” an unusual musical comedy focused on bullying.
Published
June 13, 2013

Ring the changes at Southern Maine Pride

The theme of this year’s celebration on Saturday is “Marry ME,” with a mass wedding planned for couples, gay or straight, looking to exchange vows
Published
June 13, 2013

The son also rises

Thomas Rhett, son of country music’s Rhett Akins and the singer-songwriter of ‘Something to Do with My Hands’ and ‘Beer with Jesus’ fame, will perform at Asylum on Friday.
Published
June 13, 2013

You may not know the name Rebecca Eaton, but you surely know her shows.

As executive producer of ‘Masterpiece’ on PBS, the Maine summer resident has overseen the likes of ‘Prime Suspect,’ ‘Sherlock’ and, yes, ‘Downton Abbey.’
Published
May 31, 2013

Kennebunk residents mostly want to put case out of mind

After more than a year in a harsh spotlight, residents of this quintessential New England town can breathe a small sigh of relief.
Published
May 23, 2013

Off Beat: Wii can make friends

Young professionals are invited to network while trying to defeat new acquaintances at virtual sports.
Published
May 22, 2013

Maine woman’s summer trip: Cover One Direction

A Maine blogger will follow the British boy band around the U.S., report on its concerts and be paid to do so.
Published
May 21, 2013

Portland to have ‘American Pie’ on July Fourth

Camden resident Don McLean will perform his iconic song and others at the city’s annual celebration.
Published
May 19, 2013

Author Q&A: Father and son explore new links

Don Snyder tells the story of learning to be a professional caddie for his son and the journey they took while chasing a dream.

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