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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PublishedMay 17, 2012
New TV series is based on Mainer’s pirate book
An NBC show will depict the 18th-century gang that roamed the seas in Colin Woodard’s nonfiction tale.
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PublishedMay 17, 2012
Summer concerts include big names at LL Bean
If you like outdoor concerts, get ready for a great summer, Maine.
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PublishedMay 17, 2012
Heavy metal heavyweights to pound out hits in Bangor
Shannon Larkin loves playing outdoor concerts. Is it because the scenery is nice? Or because the crowd is more into it? “I love the fact that the wind hits me and dries my sweat,” said Larkin, drummer for the heavy metal band Godsmack. “It just seems like a more organic place to play.” Larkin was […]
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PublishedMay 17, 2012
Off Beat: When the mooooo…d strikes
All eyes will be on the bovines during Sunday’s cow patty bingo event, a fundraiser for Casco Bay High School’s Project Graduation.
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PublishedMay 13, 2012
Smoke at home
It’s National Barbecue Month — what better time to take a smoldering look at the trendy practice of smoking meat at home on the grill?
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PublishedMay 10, 2012
Off Beat: Loved Nick in the ’90s? We double dare you to miss this
On weekends, people like to come together and dance. And listen to music. And, often, to celebrate weird or fun pop-culture references they share with a certain segment of the population. When pop culture wasn’t so fragmented, we could just have ’80s music night or Beatles night, and people would be really excited. But celebrations […]
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PublishedMay 10, 2012
Beats Antique
The eclectic crew that melds electronica and belly dancing is headed to Port City Music Hall for a show tonight
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PublishedMay 10, 2012
Maine’s the one
Like lots of film stars, Maine often gets typecast. But maybe that’s a good thing. When Hollywood looks for a setting full of rocky, wind-swept ocean grandeur, they often look to Maine. When a story needs a locale that’s creepy and remote, Maine often gets the call. And when the screenwriters are looking for picturesque […]
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PublishedMay 10, 2012
‘Bully’ making its Maine debut
As a PG-13 version of the documentary begins screening locally, a wider audience can get the message about the effects of cruelty.
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PublishedMay 6, 2012
26th Annual Readers’ Choice: It’s up to you
So many lobster rolls to eat, so many beaches to lay on, so many ice cream cones to lick, and so little time. That’s where you come in.
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