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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PublishedFebruary 2, 2012
Off Beat: Free admission, free food – it’s College Night at PMA
Anyone who has ever been to, or even near, a college campus will tell you there’s one sure way to get college students to show up to something: Throw a party. So the folks at the Portland Museum of Art are doing just that tonight at the museum’s annual College Night. There’ll be a DJ, […]
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2012
Talking the talk box with Stan Sheldon
The bassist on Frampton’s huge hit album reflects on it then and now.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2012
No snow, no Downtown Showdown
The free event that has been held for the past few winters in Monument Square has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled this year.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012
Roll with your Oscar instincts
The nominations are out, meaning it’s time for our annual ‘Readers Pick’ poll.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2012
Author Q&A: War stories
Portland author George Daughan’s new book ‘1812’ helps shed some light on one of the nation’s lesser-known conflicts.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012
Off Beat: Have some serial
Charles Neville will perform at the first ‘Club 86’ radio story and music show.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012
Two from Maine given chance to taste Oscar glory
The list of nominations for this year’s Academy Awards includes Glenn Close and Alexander Libby.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2012
Open House: Period peace
A Saco gem comes into its own when restored to its more authentic, antique good looks.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012
‘Red Tails’: One who lived it sees truth in film
A local member of the history-making Tuskegee Airmen gives the movie a qualified thumbs-up.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012
Off Beat: Laugh track
No one’s going to the principal’s office for being snarky at this class for teens interested in stand-up comedy.
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