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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PublishedAugust 15, 2021
Over 25 years, Umbrella Cover Museum showered with love
The quirky Peaks Island attraction marks the anniversary with a fashion show. Guess the material.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2021
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard dry dock to get $1.7 billion renovation
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins calls the project ‘vital to our national security’ because it will allow the Kittery shipyard to maintain the Navy’s submarine fleet.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2021
Fairs and festivals go on with few restrictions, but organizers are ready to change on the fly
Organizers of Maine’s seasonal fairs and festivals are watching COVID cases and guidance closely.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2021
Gen Z takes the reins for this teen musical
Written, directed and acted by teens, ’52 Blue’ debuts at Portland Players in South Portland, Thursday through Saturday.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Go wild for Maine blueberries this weekend
The first Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend – to promote one of the state’s most iconic foods – will be held at farms, restaurants and other spots around the state Saturday and Sunday.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2021
Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters
Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2021
Sights unseen: Osher Map Library puts canceled travel plans in context
‘Where Will We Go From Here? Travel in the Age of COVID-19’ is a crowd-sourced exhibit that uses historic and unique maps to highlight the emotional power of trips missed during the pandemic.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2021
Brick Store exhibits art on mending, as the world begins to heal
Illustration Institute’s ‘The Art of Mending’ features works about practical, aesthetic and cultural mending at the Kennebunk museum through August.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2021
Eat & Run: Knightville knishery puts a new twist on the Jewish hand pie
BenReuben’s Knishery opened in May in South Portland.
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