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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PublishedMarch 15, 2010
Maine at Work: Reporter spills the beans about factory where nothing is half-baked
Ray Routhier is schooled in the basics of making a classic New England dish for mass consumption.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2010
Maine at Work: How planning, muscle and nails can result in happy trails
Reporter Ray Routhier finds that working on Portland Trails can be a backbreaking job.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2010
‘Up in the Air’ Oscar hopeful a down-to-earth star
Anna Kendrick wanted to be on Broadway when she was 5, maybe 6 years old. By the time she was 12, she had made it and more: She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role as the kid sister in a revival of “High Society.” “She didn’t even know what Broadway was, but […]
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PublishedMarch 4, 2010
Skaters feel lots of warmth from Disney on Ice crowds
Matt Grimsted has skated competitively, doing triple toe loops in front of the watchful eyes of a judging panel. He’s also skated dressed as a moonfish and a pelican, doing toe loops and the like before the adoring eyes of tiny children. He prefers the latter, since it’s a lot tougher to get a smile […]
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PublishedMarch 1, 2010
Sausage-making business links reporter to Franco past
Stuffing hog intestines with ground pork proves to be something of an art form at the Mailhot factory.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2010
Shain’s of Maine anything but plain
Ray Routhier finds flavors range from blueberry cheesecake to red raspberry chip and mocha macadamia.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2010
The way we were
Back in her hometown of Allagash, Cathie Pelletier collaborates with other residents on a book celebrating local lore.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2010
Yarmouth says goodbye to an old friend
Several dozen people mark the last upright moments of Herbie, a 212-year-old elm.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2009
Yarmouth braces for Herbie the tree’s demise
The former caretaker says he won’t be on hand for the 110-foot elm’s last day.
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