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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PublishedOctober 20, 2011
The Royal Family Ball at the State Theatre
Soulive and Lettuce share the record label Royal Family — as well as the stage Saturday at the State.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2011
After 40 years, MPBN auction’s going, going, gone
The public broadcasting network says its iconic Great TV Auction is not cost-effective fundraising.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2011
Portland singer: Girls can’t divide us
Portland’s Michael Odokara-Okigbo admitted on national TV Monday night that he couldn’t really relate to the song he and his college a cappella group – The Dartmouth Aires – were about to sing. That’s a good thing, since the song was the poppy ’80s hit “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield, which is about coveting your best friend’s girl . . .
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PublishedOctober 16, 2011
Life’s an itch?
Don’t worry – there are ways to combat this year’s bumper crop of pesty, crawly, bloodthirsty fleas.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2011
Music and Nightlife: Spin City
The Doctors are in the house at Port City Music Hall on Tuesday night.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2011
Cancer mission gets personal
When Jeff Parsons went on the radio to raise money for cancer research Wednesday morning, he could really relate to the topic.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2011
Portland vocalist rocks ‘Sing-Off’ judges
Portland’s Michael Odokara-Okigbo is getting closer to his dream of a career in music.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2011
Musical Maine women raise voices, funds to fight breast cancer
Twenty-seven female singer-songwriters or groups from Maine appear on ‘The Pink Album,’ a benefit CD.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2011
Open House: Park place
House hunters Lee Marquis and Jim Bilodeau find their dream home in a carriage house being used as a garage.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2011
Author Q & A: Kidding around
‘Strega Nona’s Gift’ author Tomie dePaola stays in touch with the child inside.
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