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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PublishedJuly 11, 2012
No resolution in sight as Time Warner drops WMTW in fee dispute
The blackout, a growing trend, forces viewers to find ABC shows elsewhere.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2012
Time Warner customers lose Portland TV station
As of 10:15 a.m., WMTW (Ch. 8) was still being blacked out on Time Warner cable in southern Maine, and neither the station nor the cable company could say exactly when the dispute might be resolved.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2012
Mainer loses in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ finals
A Westbrook man hopes to turn the experience into a career doing stunt work.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2012
‘Alive at Five’ free concerts start Thursday
Thursday’s show will feature Portland indie rock band Phantom Buffalo and folk-pop performer Erin Davidson, who performs under the moniker dilly dilly.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2012
Mainer knocked out of ‘American Ninja’ competition
Jesse Villareal, 24, of Westbrook, fell while crossing an obstacle known as ‘The Spinning Bridge’ during Sunday night’s episode of the reality TV show.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2012
Open House: Curve appeal
Unexpected touches make Steve and Joanne Caulfield’s Harpswell home a real treat.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2012
Local man’s tunes bear up in movie
Local musician Tim Mercer’s tunes are deemed just right for the soundtrack of ‘Ted,’ directed by his cousin, Seth McFarlane.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Isaak puts on a show in Freeport
The singer packs his mirrorball suit and heads to Maine for a free concert at L.L. Bean on Saturday.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
Off Beat: Umbrella Cover Museum goes for Guinness glory
Who among us still has our umbrella cover? You know, the little fabric sleeve that comes on an umbrella when you buy it? Some folks might save those things for years, but for most of us, the cover is just packaging to be removed and discarded. Not so for Nancy 3. Hoffman of Peaks Island. […]
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PublishedJuly 5, 2012
At L.L. Bean, so much to celebrate
The retail giant throws a four-day bash to mark its 100th birthday.
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