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 19, 2012
In the pumpkin patch: Aiming for greatness
Now more than midway through his quest to grow a giant pumpkin, 16-year-old Lucas Dion of Waterboro hand-germinates the plant and drenches his most promising specimens with gallons of water.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2012
Tentative agreement keeps WGME in Dish lineup
The owner of Channel 13, a CBS affiliate, announces an ‘agreement in principle’ to remain on the network.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2012
Dish customers won’t lose WGME – yet
Sinclair Broadcast Group and Dish Network have entered a two-week extension of the existing agreement.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2012
Grace Potter: Beauty and the Beast
Fresh from the release of the CD ‘The Lion the Beast the Beat,’ Grace Potter and the Nocturnals play tow Portland shows.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2012
Off Beat: Rooftop Film series features ‘Teen Wolf’
Once a month, MENSK sets up a film showing atop the Spring Street garage.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2012
No deal yet between Dish, WGME owner
Maine customers of Dish Network moved closer Wednesday night to losing Portland’s CBS television affiliate.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2012
Dish customers closer to losing WGME
As a midnight deadline approaches, spokesmen for both sides say talks were continuing but there were no new developments to report.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2012
Portland excels at making the list
Talk about a model city! Portland corners the market as magazines and websites rank locations for livability. What does it all mean? That may be the No. 1 question.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2012
Author Q&A: Turning pro, an inspirational baseball story for children
Gorham author Bill Wise has turned the inspirational life story of William Hoy, a deaf ballplayer whose quiet determination made him a success, into a children’s book.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2012
Portland gives Saturday’s music festival high grades
Officials felt confident that any future event of similar size and scope on the Eastern Promenade could be handled as well, if not better.
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