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 10, 2023
You’ve seen him on TV. Now, you can join him aboard his windjammer in Rockland
Actor Marc Evan Jackson, known for roles on ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘The Good Place,’ spent most of his childhood desperately wanting to sail on Maine windjammers. Last year, he became part owner of one.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
3 injured in crash on Maine Turnpike in Kennebunk
They were taken to the hospital, but the type and severity of their injuries were not known Saturday night.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
5 people taken to hospital after walkway collapse at Arrowsic lighthouse
Six others were also hurt but didn’t require treatment after the Doubling Point Lighthouse walkway collapsed during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2023
Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery
Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2023
Parrot Heads flock to Kennebunk funeral home to share grief over Jimmy Buffett
Bibber Memorial Chapel has invited grieving fans of Jimmy Buffett to celebrate the singer and sign a condolence book for his family. Calling hours continue Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
Mainer who attended Burning Man says a little mud didn’t ruin Nevada festival for her
Brigid Rankowski, of Portland, says her time at the festival – where rain washed out the main road – was great and that she’d do it again.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
Portland man found dead in Sebago Lake after divers’ search
Maine Warden Service divers recovered the body of Ahmed Doale, 28, of Portland, on Monday morning.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
Sound effects: Yarmouth music center expands to meet demand
After a $6.5 million expansion, 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth now serves 800 students of all ages a week and hosts a variety of programs and concerts.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2023
From the season’s lineup, 7 pop shows that stand out
Genres range from Celtic music and ’90s rock to country and blues. And there’s a Hollywood actor thrown in for variety.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Eat & Run: Cargo Pizza comes with view of the ocean and the oven
The glass-walled pizza truck is parked often on Portland’s Eastern Promenade, serving up tasty and quick brick-oven pies.
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