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 29, 2022
Blizzard hits state with high winds and drifting snow but produces few outages
The winter storm picked up power during the day Saturday with winds gusting over 50 mph, which forecasters say would continue until about midnight.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2022
Get out and play, with these winter activities
In Maine, it’s easy to find places to skate, snowshoe, sled or even ride a bike through the snow.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
Maine libraries’ most-borrowed books in 2021
The top check-outs within the Minerva consortium of 60 libraries and from the Portland Public Library.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2022
Last year, Mainers looked to their libraries for answers and escapism
Lists of the most-borrowed books of 2021 include tales of struggle, hope and humor, as well as local authors.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2022
Portland author’s book to be used for movie on unsung civil rights figure
Phillip Hoose’s book ‘Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice’ won a National Book Award.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Maine rappers take the stage at Mayo Street Arts
Portland rapper Shine will lead a lineup of local performers at the venue’s New Starz show Saturday.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2022
At Stonington storytelling event, women speak to their past selves for posterity
Since 2018, Island Women Speak has been bringing women on Deer Isle of all ages together to share their stories with the community.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2022
Country singer Scotty McCreery to perform at Carnaval ME
The 2011 ‘American Idol’ winner will play on the Eastern Promenade Feb. 26, while Maine-based band The Ghost of Paul Revere will open the festival’s entertainment Feb. 18.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ makes his TV debut next month
Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce of Portland, the show will air on Paramount Plus.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Let authors come to you at these virtual book talks
With COVID surging and cold weather here, many libraries and bookstores this month are offering online events with authors from Maine and away.
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