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 7, 2022
Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ on track to become a TV series
Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been cast to star in the series, being developed for the AMC cable network.
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PublishedApril 4, 2022
Arcade bars take up quarters in southern Maine
The expanded Arcadia in Portland and Wessie’s Den in Westbrook are now open, while Sharkey’s Arcade and Bar in Biddeford is slated to open in mid-May.
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PublishedApril 3, 2022
Portland author Chris Holm uses science background to forecast scary future in ‘Child Zero’
The novel, due out in May, is set in a time when antibiotics no longer work and draws on Holm’s scientific background as a molecular biologist and researcher.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Ramadan starts Saturday for Muslims in Maine and around the world
They will fast, pray and celebrate their faith during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43
The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Outdoor comedy series coming back to Thompson’s Point
The first show of the season for Cabin Fever, which started during the pandemic, is scheduled for April 6.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2022
Students get the credit for organizing the upcoming Bates Film Festival
The 6-day event in Lewiston and Freeport, which starts Tuesday and counts actor John Turturro among its guest speakers, is the result of a film festival studies course.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2022
Aquaboggan Water Park plans to revive, move Saco Drive-In
The water park announced Friday that it’s applying for permits to bring the closed drive-in to its property across Route 1 in Saco.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2022
Headed on an Arctic expedition, multifaceted Freeport woman keeps getting cooler
Climate researcher Susana Hancock travels the world, has the ear of top scientists, speaks several languages and is headed on an Arctic trek in May.
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