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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PublishedFebruary 18, 2016
Cable network show features renovation of Maine cottage
‘Maine Cabin Masters,’ which could become a series, films upgrades to the home where the state’s first female Senate president spent summers.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2016
Dysart’s ‘Chef Yaz’ to compete on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’ on March 1
Shaun Yazbek specializes in mac and cheese and pot pies at the legendary Maine truck stop and restaurant off I-95 in Hermon, near Bangor.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2016
Portland-based mastering engineer misses out on fourth Grammy for album of year
But Bob Ludwig did win a Grammy in the category of best engineered album, non classical.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2016
Portland mastering engineer Bob Ludwig could make Grammy history Monday
If he wins Album of the Year Award for his work on ‘Sound & Color’ by Alabama Shakes, he’ll be the first person in the 58-year history of the Grammies to win the award four times in four different years.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2016
Eves’ attorney alleges LePage abused powers
Filed in federal court, the legal brief objects to the governor’s motion to have a lawsuit against him dismissed.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2016
Romantic comedy ‘Tumbledown,’ inspired by a Maine town, opens nationally Friday
Portland filmmakers Desi Van Til and Sean Mewshaw will attend screenings around the state this weekend for their film starring Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2016
Portland fitness instructor has ‘a blast’ on ‘Broken Skull Challenge’
Jodi Theriault, a mother of three, will be seen on Sunday’s episode on the CMT cable network, competing for a $10,000 prize.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2016
Portland-based fishing boat captain and daughter to be featured on ‘Wicked Tuna’
The season premiere is at 9 p.m. Feb. 1 on the National Geographic Channel.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2016
Don McLean’s wife details attack, alleges other abuse in past
Patrisha McLean asks a court for a restraining order against the singer-songwriter. He denies her accusations, and she says later that he’s ‘not a monster.’
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2016
Portland area may have competing flower shows in 2017
The Maine Landscape & Nursery Association plans the Maine Flower Show starting next year, when the Portland Flower Show, which was canceled this year because organizers lacked a venue, is scheduled to resume.
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