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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PublishedApril 20, 2010
Feature obituary: Nancy Wynne, 77, raised kids while working, studying
CAPE ELIZABETH – Nancy Wynne was, in the words of her daughter Laurie-Sue Adams, a Maine woman. that, Adams says, she means that her mother was one of those women who finds a way to do what needs to be done, no matter what the obstacle. Starting with raising her children and instilling in them […]
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PublishedApril 20, 2010
Not too young to learn about leadership
Lincoln and Lyman middle school students are in a Rippleffect program that teaches civic responsibility.
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PublishedApril 20, 2010
On Patriots Day, Obama beer basket begins ride from Monument Square
More than a dozen bottles of beer made by Maine brewers get a send-off befitting a president.
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PublishedApril 19, 2010
Maine beer off to Obama
PORTLAND – Maine politicians and small business owners gathered in Portland on Patriots Day to send a message to President Obama: “Hope you like the beer.” The message was accompanied by a giant basket filled with more than a dozen bottles of beer, made by Maine brewers, to be sent to Obama for his personal […]
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PublishedApril 19, 2010
Lab tech’s job often just what the doctor ordered
Maine at Work: A reporter becomes a science guy for a day at Mid Coast Hospital — and reacts accordingly.
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PublishedApril 18, 2010
Spring spruce-up
Are you ready? Our checklist will help you prioritize projects indoors and out.
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PublishedApril 17, 2010
Restructuring plan for USM colleges moves a step closer
PORTLAND – The Faculty Senate of the University of Southern Maine voted Friday to support a restructuring plan that will consolidate eight schools and colleges into five, and eliminate three academic dean’s positions. The plan is supposed to save USM as much as $750,000 a year, and does not include any reduction in faculty or […]
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PublishedApril 17, 2010
Movie time is going swimmingly
Family fun has a new format at Reiche Pool in Portland, where kids can swim and see a film at the same time.
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PublishedApril 16, 2010
USM faculty approves reorganization
The plan is supposed to save USM as much as $750,000 a year, and does not include any reduction in faculty or class offerings.
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PublishedApril 12, 2010
Journalist tries to nail down process of crafting high-end furniture
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier learns it takes a lot of sanding, grinding and ‘sculpting’ to make a Thos. Moser dining chair.
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