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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PublishedNovember 23, 2016
Talking politics at the Thanksgiving table: This year, it could start a food fight
The emotional election has people wondering how to handle themselves – do battle, insist on civility or stop talking about the subject cold turkey?
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PublishedNovember 13, 2016
Maine humorist Tim Sample will reflect on his career
The Boothbay Harbor native, 65, will appear Tuesday at One Longfellow Square in Portland as part of Maine Voices Live.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2016
Emotional aftermath of presidential election: Wild elation, utter despair
Donald Trump’s victory makes his Maine supporters happy but leaves opponents sad, angry – and in the mood for comforting hugs.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2016
Theater program helps released juvenile inmates find voice and a future
Maine Inside Out also inspires young people to take ownership of what they did and who they want to be, and makes them feel like they matter in the world.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2016
Bottle flipping is all the rage among kids, which means grown-ups don’t know what to make of it
Except in Freeport, where the middle school hosted an event where kids could let their bottles fly.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2016
Democrats lead surge in absentee voting by Mainers
However, past elections show that an increase in absentee voting doesn’t translate into an overall increase in turnout.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
Halloween costume choice depends a lot on age
Kids pick costumes based on hopes and dreams, heroes and inspiration, while adults pick costumes based on fear, including the masks of this year’s presidential contenders.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2016
Maine officials assure workings in place for smooth election
The process includes experts manning phones to handle questions and potential issues.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2016
The Holy Donut will expand to Scarborough next March
The company’s third location will occupy a former Tim Hortons coffee shop on Route 1 near the Haigis Parkway.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2016
Falmouth woman stole Trump signs because there were just too many of them
Betta Stothart says she’s not proud, and she’s sorry, and she’s written about her experience for The Washington Post.
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