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 14, 2010
Sorting hospital’s dirty laundry could give one pause – doesn’t
Maine at Work: Trying his hand at untangling Maine Med’s soiled linens and things keeps a novice on his toes.
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PublishedJune 13, 2010
Mulch madness
Should you mulch? And if so, solid wood or bark? Painted or not? Relax — we’ve got the answers.
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PublishedJune 13, 2010
Books Q & A: Singing lessons
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame is coming to South Portland to give a free concert as part of a book tour for his ‘Songs for Little Folks.’
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PublishedJune 10, 2010
Country star Messina to play Portland
Massachusetts-born Jo Dee Messina first hit the charts in 1996 with her single “Heads Carolina, Tails California.”
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PublishedJune 10, 2010
Boggus is a real Nashville deal, but loves to visit here in Maine
Like lots of musicians, Suzy Bogguss started out playing on street corners for meal money, and stayed at people’s houses to avoid paying hotel rates while on tour. She was lucky to land a job singing at the country theme park Dollywood — named for country-music legend Dolly Parton — and that exposure led to […]
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PublishedJune 10, 2010
Free music, all kinds, all day, at the Old Port Festival
There’s nothing like free live music to get people in a festive mood. And free music is a definite focus of the 37th Annual Old Port Festival happening Sunday in downtown Portland. There will be six music “stages” set up throughout the Old Port, with different acts all afternoon. The festival’s organizer, Portland’s Downtown District, […]
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PublishedJune 7, 2010
Poland Spring geologist measures up when he measures down
Maine at Work: A reporter braves wobbly boards and biting bugs to learn how the bottler tests water flow at its sites.
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PublishedJune 6, 2010
Satisfy your garden curiosity
From Munjoy Hill to Belfast, tours invite visitors into private havens to find out other gardeners’ secrets.
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PublishedJune 6, 2010
2010 Audience Readers’ Poll
Roll with the Poll for best places to go
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PublishedMay 31, 2010
Maine at Work: Not so easy to fit in as a boutique clothesmaker
When a finished garment retails for $260, you don’t want mistakes anywhere in the process.
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