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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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Line problem causes two-hour CMP power outage early Monday
About 6,900 customers in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and two Portland islands were affected.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Maine CDC reports 19 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
There were 706 active cases in the state on Monday, down slightly from 714 on Sunday.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Run & Eat: Ramen and rice on the run
Pai Men Miyake in Portland brings its creative and tasty ramen, rice bowls and other dishes speedily to your car.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Follow these directions for a scenic Sunday drive, any day of the week
With so much still closed in Maine, consider the old-fashioned tradition of a scenic drive, slow enough to take in local vistas you normally speed by.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
The Seaweed Supplier
Atlantic Sea Farms partners with fishermen up and down the Maine coast to produce kelp products sold through stores and restaurant chains.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
The Lakes Lobbyist
A former wig designer for TV and Broadway, Linda Rice has been a fierce volunteer guardian of North Pond and other Maine lakes for more than two decades.
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PublishedMay 20, 2020
Portland restaurateur wins $12,000 on ‘Jeopardy!’
Nathan Berger, who also works as a sommelier, will appear Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to defend his title.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Portland radio personality Randi Kirshbaum says she was fired for not returning to work in office
Kirshbaum wanted to continue working at home because of health concerns related to COVID-19. She says she was fired by Portland Radio Group, but the company calls it a layoff and says she might be brought back.
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PublishedMay 14, 2020
Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration
City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.
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