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 22, 2011
‘American Idol’ audition:Winthrop teen’s Hollywood moment
Danielle Pease, 15, will be one of about 200 people competing for one of 20 slots in the televised semifinals.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2011
Music and Nightlife: How does free sound?
At Stone Mountain, thanks to Carol Noonan, it sounds like up-and-coming acts playing a lot of great music.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2011
Local actress wins award for horror film role
Sue Stevens wins Best Supporting Actress from a horror film website for her role in ‘The Wrong House.’
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2011
Bedding material might be soft, but it sure can be hard to handle
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier’s goose will be cooked if he can’t corral enough feathery down to evenly fill a comforter or a pillow.
At Cuddledown, Roode and others told me, “down” means the very fine, very soft substance found on the front of the neck of a goose or a duck. Because it’s so light and so fine, it’s not the easiest substance to work with.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2011
Open House: West Side Story
It begins with a couple — Gene and Ruth Story — who fell in love with a John Calvin Stevens stunner in Portland’s West End, and set about restoring it to its former glory.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2011
Music and Nightlife: It’s getting Hot
The Landing at Pine Point hosts The Hot Club of Detroit on Friday.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2011
Mainer, ‘Bachelor’ connect at carnival
Ashley Hebert got a head start Monday night in the romantic race to win the heart of TV’s “Bachelor.”
Hebert, a dental student from Madawaska, was picked by Brad Womack for his first one-on-one date on the new season of ABC’s hit reality show.
For the date, Womack drove Hebert to a dark, deserted spot and then asked her to flip a switch. The switch lit up a carnival, which the couple got to enjoy by themselves.
In the middle of the date, the couple had the show’s first romantic kiss of the season, embracing on the carnival midway. They kissed again high above the ground while riding the Ferris wheel.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2011
Reporter can take the heat, but glaze makes for really sticky situation
Maine at Work: At Tony’s in Portland, Ray Routhier finds he doesn’t mind eating the occasional mistake.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2011
Maine-made ‘Makeover’
Performing lumberjacks bring the house down on ABC
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2011
Music and Nightlife: Soulfully yours
Edwin McCain brings his singular brand of music and lyrics to The Landing at Pine Point tonight.
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