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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PublishedJune 21, 2011
‘Bachelorette’: Bentley is driving Ashleyto distraction this week
If things keep going this way, ABC may have to rename the show “Ashley loves Bentley.”
For the third consecutive episode of ABC’s reality romance “The Bachelorette,” Maine’s Ashley Hebert was haunted by thoughts of a contestant who jilted her.
Bentley (last names aren’t used on the show) had been seen on several episodes . . .
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PublishedJune 20, 2011
Park ranger takes care of stuff postcards don’t show
Maine at Work: On the upside, the Fort Williams Park job involves talking with visitors from around the world.
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PublishedJune 19, 2011
Pillow talk
In the market for a pillow that’s just right? You’re not alone. Here’s a guide on what to consider before deciding among the many options available.
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PublishedJune 19, 2011
Author Q & A: There’ll be a quiz
Charlotte Bacon’s new book is a mystery set against the backdrop of a clash between private school ‘haves’ and their working-class neighbors.
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PublishedJune 16, 2011
Franti
The musician with a message heads to Portland for a show at Ocean Gateway.
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PublishedJune 16, 2011
Parks and Recreation
What says ‘summer’ more than amusement parks? And some parks offer free admission to dads on Father’s Day.
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PublishedJune 14, 2011
‘The Bachelorette’: Trip to Thailand helps mend a broken heart
On Monday night’s episode of “The Bachelorette,” Maine’s Ashley Hebert demonstrated a crucial component of reality TV romance: Heartbreak heals pretty quickly when cameras are rolling.
In last week’s episode of the hit ABC show, Hebert was seen falling hard for Bentley (last names aren’t used on the show) even though he repeatedly told the camera he had no feelings for her.
Later, Bentley told Hebert he was withdrawing from the show. Hebert, 27, spent much of the rest of the episode crying and lamenting Bentley’s departure – though she did go on a date with J.P., a construction manager from New York City, and did some fairly passionate kissing.
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PublishedJune 13, 2011
Relearning ABCs to get word out about store’s goods
Maine at Work: In-house graphic artists use a special alphabet on the hundreds of signs at Whole Foods, Ray Routhier finds.
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PublishedJune 12, 2011
Welcome homes
House tour season in Maine is heating up with the weather. Starting this week, a variety of dwellings — some fancy, some historically or architecturally significant — will open for public viewing.
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PublishedJune 10, 2011
Playboy’s Miss June at signing in Palmyra
Her pictorial spread, titled ‘’Miss June Holds Court, ‘’ celebrates her love of the Boston Celtics.
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