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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PublishedSeptember 29, 2017
Algae bloom in Casco Bay poses increasing threat to some marine life
The Maine Department of Marine Resources says the risk to immobile marine life such as clams may be at its peak.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2017
Smoke alarm hurries Pixies fans out of the State Theatre
Smoke used for effects in the show’s encore Tuesday drew the fire department, but there was no emergency.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2017
Celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sounds off before his talk in Portland
The author of ‘Astrophysics for People in a Hurry’ will be at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2017
Artist draws on Portland for scenes in new Batman comic series
Sean Murphy, who moved to the city a year ago, used City Hall, weathered wharves, Old Port cobblestones and more to depict the fictional Gotham City.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2017
Maine film festival has become a force in documentary filmmaking
The Camden event starts Thursday, but its parent organization, Points North Institute, works year-round to support aspiring filmmakers and help them make industry connections.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2017
Cribbage players break through state’s red tape
The Great State of Maine Cribbage Tournament kicks off Sunday in Biddeford and will continue at more than 16 sites statewide throughout the month.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2017
Robert Moody readies for final season at the helm of the Portland Symphony Orchestra
The music director for the past 10 years is looking forward to conducting ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ in September and ‘Resurrection Symphony,’ his last concert in May.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2017
What you need to know about today’s solar eclipse
Tips for where, when and how to view Monday’s unique event.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2017
Maine Public to screen highlights of Burns series ‘The Vietnam War’ before it airs
A screening in Portland next week will include a panel discussion about the effects of the war.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2017
Want to be ‘green’ even after you’re gone? Here’s how
From biodegradable shrouds to plain pine coffins and wooded cemetery grounds, here’s what it takes to have an earth-friendly burial.
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