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 4, 2013
Reactions mixed to Al Jazeera TV in U.S.
The Mideast-based network expands its reach to air news in America, but tuning in may be difficult in Maine.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2013
Many Mainers may not get Al Jazeera
Shortly after the announcement that Al Jazeera would buy the cable channel Current TV, Time Warner Cable, the state’s largest cable provider, announced that it would drop the channel immediately.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2013
Off Beat: Deep-six the deep freeze with ‘THAW’ and more
For some people, the very crux of good art is that it be something very difficult to describe. Using that logic, the event scheduled for Space Gallery during Portland’s First Friday Art Walk this week should be some very good art. The free event includes a series of performances which, according to Space’s website, “will […]
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2013
Hot Day at the Zoo plays One Longfellow
New England’s string kings combine bluegrass, Americana and rock.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2012
Author Q & A: Fun ‘n Dames
Whether driving heavy equipment or – as in her latest children’s book – piloting a lobster boat, Katie Clark’s ‘Grandma’ is adventure personified.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2012
In memoriam
The bright light cast by Maine’s vibrant cultural scene grew a bit dimmer in 2012 with the passing of some of the state’s leading artists, musicians, writers, teachers and activists.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2012
Off Beat: Clam Drop in Yarmouth
It’s a different take on the New Year’s Eve ball drop: The suit worn by Clam Festival mascot Steamer will be lowered.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2012
Bin there. Done that.
Don’t drown in all that holiday stuff. De-clutter instead, and you’ll start the new year organized.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2012
Off Beat: Happy ending
Say the Mayans were right and the world ends Friday. Might as well see it off in style at any of a number of doomsday-themed parties in the area.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2012
Wedding of Maine’s Bachelorette and her J.P. a big production
Literally. A TV special of their Dec. 1 nuptials will air Sunday – and probably be in reruns for years.
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