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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PublishedApril 1, 2012
During mud season, Mainersare stuck on the mire
We’re stuck on mud, and prove it with song, story and very cool pigs.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2012
Visit draws crowds, protesters and people eager for a glimpse
Outside a pricey fundraiser, a festival atmosphere reigns on the city’s streets.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2012
It’s a Doggie Dogg world
Snoop Dogg’s agent is a Maine native — Brent Smith — who helps set up events for the rapper, like Friday’s two shows at the State.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2012
Don’t bash the ‘stache
It’s Portland’s Stache Pag, and it’s going to be hairy.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2012
Will ‘Bully’ find its way to Maine cinemas?
The controversial documentary opens Friday with no rating — though we may be waiting on distributors to see the film here.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2012
Author Q&A: Monty Ha
Want to know what the wacky guys from Monty Python found funny growing up? Zack Handlen’s new book can tell you.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2012
Shelby Lynne: song and chance
The singer-songwriter, who rose to the challenge of playing all the instruments on her latest album, will perform at One Longfellow tonight.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2012
Local fans of all ages starved for ‘Hunger Games’ film
The book series is popular with parents, teachers and teens alike, who are all preparing to storm movie theaters this weekend as the first film opens nationwide.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
Should state funding for MPBN fade to black?
The network says cutting off state funds would hamper its mission, but others don’t support such use of tax money.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012
Maple madness
The wildly popular, ever-growing Maine Maple Sunday offers a sweet escape next week.
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