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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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Midcoast mystery writer keeps unleashing his passion for dogs
David Rosenfelt, who has rescued hundreds of dogs with his wife, is known for his Andy Carpenter mysteries, about a crime-solving lawyer and his dog.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Eat & Run: Pizza Villa still perfect at what it does
A local landmark in business for more than 50 years, the Congress Street pub is the quintessential pizza and beer kind of place.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Get on board with these themed summer cruises
Enjoy wine, music and sunsets while coasting on Casco Bay and beyond.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Portland Pops brings music back to city’s fireworks fest
The Portland Symphony Orchestra returns to the city’s Fourth of July fireworks event on the Eastern Promenade after a year’s absence.
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PublishedJune 30, 2019
Radio host keeps old hits coming on ‘Down Memory Lane’
Since 1979, Toby Leboutillier has been spinning his massive record collection, dating to the early 1900s, and has no plans to stop.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
Opera Maine hires new conductor for ‘Magic Flute’
Roberto Kalb of the Opera Theatre of St. Louis will replace Stephen Lord, who faces sexual harassment allegations.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
See the circus with the greatest of ease – for free
Sellam Circus School acrobats and other artists perform for free on select Saturdays at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
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PublishedJune 24, 2019
Have a berry good time at these strawberry festivals
Strawberry-centric events are happening this weekend in Cape Elizabeth, Cornish and South Berwick.
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PublishedJune 23, 2019
Baseball fans devour the delicious language of the game
‘You’ve been throwing nothin’ but meatballs today, ya bum!’ and plenty more food-inspired baseball lingo.
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PublishedJune 22, 2019
Tip leads to arrest of Buxton man on burglary charge
Leonard ‘Rusty’ Geisinger, 34, was found hiding in a shed, police say.
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