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 4, 2021
Noel Paul Stookey is still singing for a good cause
The Blue Hill resident gained famed with Peter, Paul and Mary in the 1960s and recently put out an album to raise money for several causes.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2021
Run & Eat: Crispy Gai’s Thai fried chicken comes many ways, from salads to wings
The Thai-spiced fried chicken is super crispy, the salads and sides are loaded with creative items, and the nuggets go fast.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers
Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
What to expect from the return of Maine Maple Sunday, with restrictions
Maple producers all over the state will participate this weekend, selling syrup and treats, but many won’t have crowded events like pancake breakfasts, sugar house tours or wagon rides.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Old Orchard Beach provides backdrop for comedy about a tourist town
The indie film ‘Pretenders’ can be seen now online as part of the Cinequest Film Festival.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2021
Gritty new crime thriller ‘Downeast’ gives Portland an extreme closeup
Shot in the Old Port and on the waterfront, the film let Maine-born actor Greg Finley realize his dream of making a movie in his home state.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2021
After yearlong closure, Portland Public Library to reopen for limited visits March 31
The main library on Congress Street will be open for 30-minute visits, limited to 12 people at a time.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Cape Elizabeth native gets Oscar nomination for work on ‘Mank’
Erik Messerschmidt was nominated Monday for his cinematography.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
How to spend that extra hour of sunlight in southern Maine
Now that we’ve got another hour of daylight, here are some fun ways to spend it, including Maine sunset spots, strolls and walks, and places for outdoor sustenance.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
As The Pretty Reckless tops the charts, singer Taylor Momsen makes herself home on midcoast
Momsen has been spending more time at her home in Maine, where her band also recorded its recent album, ‘Death by Rock and Roll.’
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