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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PublishedJanuary 29, 2018
Tongue-tied couple in famous Dysart’s ad give ‘SNL’ spoof a thumbs up
Jack and Sonya Palmer relive the commercial that went viral in 2012 after Will Ferrell and Kate McKinnon parody their flubbed-line outtakes on national television.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2018
Portland native Kalie Shorr making a name for herself in Nashville
Named one of CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country,’ she begins a national tour in February.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2018
Elizabeth Strout’s ‘My Name is Lucy Barton’ is adapted for stage
London’s Bridge Theatre will stage an adaptation of the Maine author’s book in June.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2018
Adult ed, recycling tours: How to school yourself in sustainability
Mainers can take a class in Lewiston about electric cars, check out the ecomaine facility, or get a helping hand from the Natural Resources Council of Maine – just to name a few resources.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2018
Portland folk band Ghost of Paul Revere to appear on ‘Conan’
In its national TV debut, the band expects to do one song near the end of the hour-long TBS talk show.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2018
The Ghost of Paul Revere is on the road to making it big
The locally beloved holler-folk band hopes its touring schedule this year will lead to a wider national audience.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2018
Jack Black sports Kennebunk woman’s handmade bow tie in ‘Jumanji’ remake
His character’s signature tie, in the movie in theaters now, was made by Lisa Eaton of Kennebunk, where some of the original 1995 film was shot.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2018
Mainers rush to get copies of blistering Trump White House account ‘Fire and Fury’
Demand surges after Michael Wolff’s insider’s take on the administration is released earlier than planned.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2017
South Paris girl’s book raises money and awareness about adoption
Juliese Padgett, now 12, wrote ‘The Newest Flower’ when she was just 7.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2017
Like father, like son: Phil and Lyle Divinsky share musical talents and passions
Home from touring with his band, Lyle Divinsky will perform with his father (and favorite singer), Phil, twice this week in Portland.
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