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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PublishedJune 15, 2020
Feeling claustrophobic at home? This year, a Maine staycation can be a real getaway
Pandemic restrictions and a light tourism season make it the perfect time to vacation in some of those places you normally can’t get near in June, July and August.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
Popularity of Maine reality shows proves it’s the way TV should be
Maine has been the setting for a half-dozen reality shows in the past decade, including the currently airing ‘Tirdy Works’ and ‘Maine Cabin Masters.’
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PublishedJune 9, 2020
Portland Radio Group president is stations’ latest departure
Bob Adams and the company severed ties Monday, after several months of changes and firings at the stations that have upset listeners.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
What’s playing at local drive-ins
With Hollywood withholding new films and indoor theaters closed, drive-in fare is pretty eclectic this year.
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PublishedJune 5, 2020
Shain’s of Maine loses business over accusation of racism
The Portland Sea Dogs and other businesses say they will no longer sell ice cream from the Sanford company, whose owner was accused of racial bias.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Miss seeing a good show? Drag queens, musicians and comedians will come to you
With so many entertainment venues closed, some local performers will bring their show to your home.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Miss seeing a good show? Drag queens, musicians and comedians will come to you
With so many entertainment venues closed, some local performers will bring their show to your home.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
How this chain saw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chain saw for years, but he’s never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
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PublishedMay 30, 2020
Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
The announcement comes days after a decision to postpone the June 1 reopening of southern Maine restaurants drew complaints.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
State guidelines convince more Maine summer camps to close
The guidance for guarding against the coronavirus has left many other operators hopeful they can do something this summer, while still others remain undecided.
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