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 10, 2021
High school seniors are choosing colleges sight unseen
The pandemic has radically changed the way high school seniors apply to colleges, preventing many from physically touring and forcing them to rely on online information and virtual conversations to decide where to spend their next four years.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Maine Sen. Angus King to be profiled on ’60 Minutes’ Sunday
The CBS news program talks to King, an independent, about his record for bipartisan cooperation and his vision for getting work done in a divided Congress.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
You’ve been deprived of enough. This year, resolve to treat yourself
Make goals to try new food, focus more on self-care and support local businesses along the way.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2020
How do you say goodbye to 2020? From your couch, of course
There are some traditional New Year’s Eve events happening this year in Maine, but many are online.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2020
New documentary shines on lighthouse preservation
‘The Last Lightkeepers’ tells of lighthouses’ history and impact, and about the groups and individuals who keep them from crumbling into the sea.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Make the most of winter break with these kid-friendly activities
Like everything, school vacation week this holiday season will look and feel very different, but there are still lots of things to do virtually and outdoors.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2020
Run & Eat: Empire returns in time for birthday takeout
The Portland Chinese restaurant reopened for takeout and curbside pickup in the fall with an online ordering system.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
For shop clerks and DJs, it’s the most wonderful time for their ears
Incessant Christmas music started earlier than usual this year, but even people who have to listen to it nonstop don’t mind.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2020
Don’t draw too many parallels to new series based on ‘The Stand,’ Stephen King says
The story about a deadly infectious disease that wipes out most of humanity, premiering as a series on CBS All Access this week.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2020
No time like the present to make your own gifts
Crafty Mainers are offering classes that can make for a fun activity and help with your shopping list.
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