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 31, 2011
Portland snowplow operator makes long day’s journey into night
Maine at Work: A particular challenge is avoiding drivers pulling out or people walking in front of the snowplow, which can’t stop on a dime.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2011
JOIN THE IN CROWD
Want to eat well in winter and work on the green thumb at the same time? Try indoor gardening.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2011
Author Q&A: Amen brother
Dan Harrington befriended some missionaries who prosthelytize door to door, joined them at times, and wrote a book about the experience.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2011
Oscar Picks: Show us your grit and vote
This year’s Oscar nominations instantly conjure up some universal truths. For instance, all women (the ones I know anyway) seem to love Colin Firth. But does that mean he can grab a best actor Oscar for his role in “The King’s Speech” and stop Jeff Bridges from snagging his second in a row for “True […]
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2011
Keeping the faith
Jewish college students observe special Sabbath
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2011
Rockin’ Robyn
The Swedish pop star is poised to make it big in the U.S. this summer; on Saturday, Portland gets a preview.
At 31, Robyn is poised to have her big U.S. breakthrough with her new album “Body Talk” and the Grammy-nominated single “Dancing on My Own,” which is up against heavy hitters “Dance in the Dark” by Lady Gaga and “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2011
New season of ‘American Idol’ features two Mainers
Portland’s Jessica Cunningham, who appeared last year, returns, along with a Winthrop teenager.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2011
Mainer wants more face timewith ‘The Bachelor’
The stress of competing with as many as 30 women for the attention of one man is starting to get to Ashley Hebert.
The Madawaska native was seen on Monday night’s episode of ABC’s reality series “The Bachelor” emotionally distraught by her lack of one-on-one time with bachelor Brad Womack.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2011
Maine at Work: Reporter discovers Amato’s secret ingredient: A flowchart
I’ve eaten enough Amato’s Italians in my time to feel confident that I would know exactly what went into one. Until I had to make one for a customer. I was relieved when sandwich maker Brenda Billings showed me the little flip cards that list all of the ingredients of Amato’s sandwiches — and pizzas — along with the amount of each item.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2011
WHAT A PANE
If you have remarkable old windows and dread having them replaced, here’s a spot of good news: You may not have to.
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