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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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Student robot makers calibrate their skills at statewide tournament
Six teams earn trips to the world championship, but it’s mostly about what the students learn, a judge says.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Man in stolen front-end loader forced train to make emergency stop, police say
Police say 2 trains narrowly missed hitting Charles Ayres, 45. who was driving near the tracks in Falmouth.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Nor’easter leaves behind more coastal flooding in southern Maine
The storm was ‘still churning’ out to sea Saturday night, but winds will weaken Sunday, the National Weather Service says.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2018
Ex-‘Survivor’ contestant from Maine travels the world in record time
Julie Berry of Gorham sets a Guinness World Record by touching down on every continent in less than 4 days.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2018
In a #MeToo world, dating is a whole new game for many Mainers
The newly heightened awareness of sexual misbehavior has altered the ways men and women interact – and even how they talk about those interactions. Ready or not, a powerful social imperative asks everyone to evolve.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2018
Romantic note for Valentine’s Day: Maine divorces fall 30% in a decade
Experts speculate the nationwide trend is a result of longer, live-in courtships, marrying older and feeling less pressure to tie the knot.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2018
Moe. bassist to play for hometown crowd after overcoming cancer
Rob Derhak of Falmouth and his jam band have shows at the State on Friday and Saturday.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2018
‘Bachelor’ contestant from South Portland sent home
Chelsea Roy, 29, was one of three women who did not receive a rose in Monday’s episode.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2018
Working during the Super Bowl while everyone else parties? Someone has to.
Police officers, Otto pizza delivery drivers and nurses at Mercy Hospital are among those who will make the best of working during the big game.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2018
For this nurse and Maine native, it’s great being Tom Brady
The 28-year-old from Sherman, now working in Alaska, is proud to share his name with the Patriots’ quarterback.
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