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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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Bill Green, who told Maine stories to generations of viewers, is signing off
The Bangor native is wrapping up a 47-year TV career in which he made fellow Mainers feel like he was talking to them, not at them.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2019
At Yiddish festival, you schmooze, you win
The first Maine Yiddish Culture Festival in Portland, happening Saturday and Sunday, features an exploration of food, language, humor and music.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
From Spain to Maine, dancer shares her love of flamenco
Freeport native Lindsey Bourassa performs and teaches the art form she learned from traveling the world.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Nine scary affairs happening for Halloween
Whether you’re a goth, a Harry Potter fan, a costume maven or someone who loves to dance, there’s a Halloween event for you in Portland.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Eat & Run: Quiero Cafe sets the standard for Cubanos
The Latin American eatery opened its second location in May.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Maine influences shine through in new film ‘The Lighthouse’
Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Mallett Brothers celebrate 10 years together with show at the State
The Adam Ezra Group will open for the popular Maine roots rock band Saturday.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Easy Day bowling center to become Sea Dog’s second South Portland brewpub
The 10 bowling lanes will remain when the alley and restaurant reopen early next year.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
With musical numbers, this show is not just another day at ‘The Office’
‘The Office! A Musical Parody’ plays Portland’s State Theatre Thursday, poking fun at the hit NBC comedy.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Small-town Maine makes the perfect setting for cozy murder mysteries
There’s no gore in this growing sub-genre of good, clean killings among quaint surroundings.
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