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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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012
State of the State Theatre
It’s pretty good, actually: Since it reopened in 2010, the theater has booked more shows than anticipated, and the healthy playlist for 2012 seems to continue the trend.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2012
For Alexander Libby, it’s always showtime
Ever since he was a kid growing up in Freeport, the Cheverus alum has aspired to a career in show biz. Look at him now.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012
Yankee games on Maine radio
WBAE (1490- and 1400-AM) in Portland will be carrying Yankees games for the 2012 season.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2012
Maine quilt maven gets big coverage
A Sanford shop owner’s outreach and enthusiasm for her craft have gained her a spot in a prestigious quilting group.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012
Poco brings ‘Crazy Love’ and more to Portland show
Rusty Young, Jack Sundrud and Michael Webb play One Longfellow Square tonight.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2012
Off Beat: When it comes to music, boys of AudioBody get physical
The act combines music, physical comedy, juggling and contortion (among other things).
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012
Rock on
The rocking chair’s enduring appeal makes it a best-seller still today, Maine craftsmen say.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2012
Film depicts Maine town that lost two sons in Iraq
‘Welcome to Lee Maine’ also shows how the community was brought together in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
Off Beat: Paper wear
What does a paper dress say about the person who wears it? Anything it wants. Ba dum dum. Sounds like a comic’s bad punchline (very bad), but in the case of a dress slated to be on view Friday at Space Gallery in Portland, it’s true. A dress made of more than 1,000 small fragments […]
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2012
Road warriors: Miss Tess and The Bon Ton Parade
The traveling troubadors roll into Portland for a show on Saturday.
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