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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PublishedSeptember 24, 2021
Maine storyteller and radio host John McDonald facing medical challenges
His children have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay health care costs for McDonald, 77, who had heart surgery in March, suffered a bad fall last week and has experienced memory loss.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2021
Fall fairs are back. Here’s what you can expect
After a year hiatus, some of Maine’s biggest fairs – including Cumberland and Fryeburg – are returning, but are asking people to be wary of COVID risks.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2021
History lesson: A Maine native’s play about a witness to the Holocaust is poised to embark on national tour
‘Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski’ was co-written by Deering High School graduate Clark Young and stars acclaimed actor David Strathairn.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2021
Maine Press Association to induct 3 new members into hall of fame
They are longtime Portland Press Herald editor and reporter Dieter Bradbury, Lewiston Sun Journal executive editor Judy Meyer and advertising executive Dorothy Roderick.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2021
Portland has changed and you can really smell the difference
A generation ago the city’s signature smells included J.J. Nissen Bakery, Jordan’s Meats and the soon-to-close B&M Baked Beans plant. Today the city’s aroma includes whiffs of coffee roasting, food trucks, breweries and oil tanks.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2021
Portland music venue Aura to require proof of vaccination
The new policy begins Sept. 17 and requires patrons to be fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID test result.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2021
One Longfellow Square to require proof of vaccination
Closed since March 2020, the live music venue in Portland has shows scheduled starting in October.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2021
Writers for ‘Rugrats’ reboot have roots in Windham
The new version of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon series from the ’90s features two Windham High School grads in crucial roles, Kate Boutilier as executive producer and Sam Clarke as script coordinator.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
How you like them apples? From a Maine orchard, of course
Maine’s apple orchards are open or opening soon for the season, with many planning special events for Maine Apple Sunday on Sept. 12.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2021
Eat & Run: What’s in store? Sushi made to order at Hannaford
Pick from the case or place an order at the Bento Sushi counter inside Hannaford’s Mill Creek location, as well as many others.
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