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 3, 2020
Window washer charged with stealing N95 protective masks in Bangor
Jonathan McCue, hired to wash windows at Bangor City Hall, allegedly stole 80 N95 masks meant for first responders.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses
The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Maine Democrats cancel May convention
The convention was to be held May 29-30 in Bangor but delegates will now vote remotely because of the coronavirus risk.
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Country singer Kalie Shorr, who grew up in Portland, recovering from COVID-19
Now living in Nashville, Shorr said on Twitter that the worst of her symptoms have passed.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Freeport woman to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ fulfilling lifelong goal
Tiffany Eisenhauer, a physician assistant, will appear on the famed game show Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It’s seen locally on Portland station WMTW.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2020
Find family fun online, from cooking to karate
Mainers are offering activities normally done in person – cooking lessons, dance lessons, story hours – online for families at home.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Harpswell and its residents get their close-up in ‘Blow the Man Down’
The murder mystery was shot all over town, including Cundy’s Harbor and Orr’s and Bailey islands, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Harpswell and its residents get their closeup in ‘Blow the Man Down’
The murder mystery was shot all over town, including Cundy’s Harbor and Orr’s and Bailey islands, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
SMCC professor creates device to help with shortage of ventilators
Dan Abbott, who teaches architectural and engineering design, says the splitter could allow multiple patients to use the same ventilator.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2020
House-bound animal lovers making room for foster pets
With nowhere to go and time on their hands during the outbreak, more people are offering to temporarily take in animals from shelters in Maine and nationwide.
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