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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PublishedJanuary 18, 2013
‘Downton Abbey’ vs. Patriots conflict splits Maine families
Jim Britt of Cape Elizabeth wanted a strategy before speaking to his wife about Sunday’s television situation, when two pop-culture phenomenons collide.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2013
‘Downton Abbey’ or Patriots? Hotline set up for Maine viewers
Maine Public Broadcasting hopes viewers can avoid drama when their hit TV show airs against the Patriots’ AFC title game on Sunday.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2013
Off Beat: Engage early, finish strong
And don’t forget the middle. Also, be funny and, if possible, be brief. That’s it in a nutshell, says public speaking coach Tim Ferrell.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2013
NAACP hosts gospel concert to celebrate King’s life and legacy
What better way to celebrate the work and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. than with a gospel music concert? Just such an opportunity will be presented Saturday night at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium during the NAACP Portland Branch’s Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Music and Gospel Concert. Seven musical acts will take the stage in […]
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2013
Guitar legend Johnny Winter plays Port City Music Hall
Johnny Winter is extending his career doing the things he loves – touring and recording his favorite blues tunes.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2013
CONTEST: Guess Oscar winners and win
When it comes to this year’s major Oscar races, Maine can claim a big piece of the “Pi.” Mainers don’t always have a rooting interest in the Academy Awards. But this year, they do, thanks to Steven Callahan of Lamoine, a small town near Ellsworth. Callahan, a shipwreck survivor and marine designer, was a key […]
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2013
Maine lobstermen subject of new HLN series
The new monthly series is called “American Journey” and will debut on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2013
Lamoine mariner’s trials lend realism to Oscar nominee ‘Pi’
Author and marine designer Steven Callahan, who spent weeks alone and adrift in a lifeboat in 1982, helped add realism and a survivor’s spiritual perspective to the Oscar-nominated film.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2013
Oscar nominee has Maine connection
Lamoine resident Steven Callahan – an author, shipwreck survivor and marine designer – was a key consultant on the epic shipwreck film “Life of Pi.”
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2013
Infected Mushroom plays that fungi music
The Israeli band performs at the State Theatre Thursday.
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