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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PublishedAugust 11, 2016
MECA names Stuart Kestenbaum as interim director
The former Haystack Mountain School of Crafts director will lead the Portland arts college during its search for a new leader.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2016
WMTW becomes first Portland TV station to add 4 p.m. newscast
Beginning Sept. 6, the ABC affiliate will have 2½ hours of local news from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2016
Popular weather forecaster Keith Carson rejoins Portland’s WCSH-6
Carson, a Massachusetts native, says the travel demands were a little too much at the Weather Channel, where he’s worked since 2013.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2016
Gorham native Eric Saindon had a hand in ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ opening Friday
The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and an animated, 22-foot-tall dragon named Elliot. It is a remake of a 1977 musical that was set in Maine.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
Owner of private road leading to Harpswell beach will keep it open
The woman who owns the dirt road to Cedar Beach will allow public access as long as people follow the rules.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
York County GOP leader apologizes for insulting gay Democrat
Some Republicans are calling for Jim Booth to resign for sending an email that referred to Rep. Justin Chenette of Saco as ‘Little Justine’ in an attempt to recruit a candidate to run against him.
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PublishedJuly 22, 2016
Larry the lobster, clawing at 15 minutes of fame, is headed to Maine
A TV appearance arranged by a Florida restaurant owner leads to a rescue effort that makes the 15-pounder a cause célèbre.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2016
Fast-moving trap line cuts short budding life of young Maine lobsterman
Jon Popham’s wife remembers him as a hardworking, fun-loving man who wanted to share his deep religious faith with others.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2016
Deemed public safety risk, Portland’s Love Locks fence is coming down
City officials say the weight of the locks made it unsafe but part of the fence will be reinstalled in the nearby parking lot of DiMillo’s floating restaurant.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2016
Man who died after falling from lobster boat off Jonesport identified
The Coast Guard is investigating the death of lobsterman Jon Popham, 28, who leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old son.
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