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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PublishedJuly 10, 2011
Go outside and play
A little friendly competition can add to the fun of outdoor gatherings this summer.
The great thing about lawn games — at least some of the newer ones — is that they are usually more fun than they sound.
Take cornhole — also called bean bag — a Midwestern staple currently enjoying new popularity with the 20-something set.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2011
Summer’s not just a little bit country
Bangor’s pavilion and other venues offer room for more of the big names to add Maine to their tour schedules.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2011
What goes up must come down at Funtown Splashtown USA
Maine at Work: Safety has real meaning when you’re operating an amusement park ride that drops people 220 feet.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2011
Choice assignment for you, dear reader
Here’s a key thing to remember about summer in Maine — we’re all in this together. Summer in Maine can be a little overwhelming, what with so little time to enjoy the nice weather and so many different ways to enjoy it. Which fried fish place should you try this week? Where’s the best lobster […]
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PublishedJuly 3, 2011
The beach chair of his dreams
A do-it-yourselfer learns the necessary skills to produce a comfortable lounging seat that’s built to last, and the result is an attention-getter.
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PublishedJune 30, 2011
Free and easy concert season begins
It won’t cost you to take in musical stars and up-and-comers in the parks and squares of Portland and Freeport.
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PublishedJune 28, 2011
Bachelorette gets closurewith bad boy, irks others
Ashley Hebert finally got over bad boy Bentley on Monday’s episode of “The Bachelorette.”
But it turns out she ticked off some of the other men on the show in the process . . .
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PublishedJune 27, 2011
When refueling airplanes, there’s lots of turbulence to avoid
Maine at Work: Prevent static electricity, don’t hurt your hands, replace the pins in the wheel base and NEVER scratch the plane.
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PublishedJune 26, 2011
Open House: Scenic drive
Making the most of ocean views was a major impetus behind decisions made in the renovation of Sharan Townsend’s South Portland bungalow.
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PublishedJune 23, 2011
Laugh-in
Beloved funnyman Bill Cosby is back in Maine for a show Friday at the Augusta Civic Center.
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