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 26, 2021
So you want to see a Sea Dogs game? This is what you can expect
Safety measures in place include people seated in pods and no concession lines – instead refreshments will be delivered to your seat.
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PublishedApril 26, 2021
Run & Eat: Roll with Vietnamese food truck Vy Banh Mi
The new food truck serves innovative and authentic takes on the banh mi sandwich all around Portland.
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PublishedApril 25, 2021
Cape Elizabeth native up for Oscar Sunday for work on ‘Mank’
Erik Messerschmidt was nominated for his cinematography.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
Mainers challenge themselves to reading goals during the pandemic
A 9-year-old who has read some 250 books and a book club that tackled ‘War and Peace’ are among those filling their downtime with reading.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
Tom Klak: Rescue mission to save the American chestnut
The University of New England professor is working in the lab, woodlots and communities to try to develop a blight-resistant American chestnut tree.
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PublishedApril 12, 2021
Portland Public Library closes to the public again
The main library on Congress Street had reopened for 30-minute visits March 31, but a rise in COVID-19 cases led officials to close it again last week.
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PublishedApril 11, 2021
Maine’s fairs, and some festivals, plan to return this summer and fall
By making adjustments and preparing to pivot, many organizers of the outdoor events believe they can safely resume the traditions this year.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Portland calls off July 4 Pops concert, fireworks still up in the air
The Portland Pops Fourth of July on the Eastern Promenade has been canceled for the second straight year, but the city will explore putting on a fireworks display.
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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Looking for an opening? Here’s where you now can go to have some fun again
Places to have fun and relax are beginning to open up in Maine just in time for spring, including brewery tasting rooms, patios, libraries, tennis courts, ice cream stands, music venues and theaters.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
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