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 20, 2016
Why weather forecasts flop (or just feel like they do)
Weather predictions now come from a flurry of sources and at various times in advance, but sometimes flawed first impressions are difficult to forget.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2016
Organizers nip 2016 Portland Flower Show in the bud
They say the March show, which traditionally gives Maine gardeners their first taste of spring, is canceled for this year but will return in 2017.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2016
Portland musicians aim to be ‘Heroes’ with David Bowie tribute show
A dozen musicians will perform Jan. 23 at Port City Music Hall in a benefit for the Maine Cancer Foundation.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2016
Summer with Bowie: Rock star befriended young Maine band in 1999
Dave Gutter and his Rustic Overtones mates spent parts of three memorable months with the humble superstar, who treated them as music equals and helped mold their professional perspectives.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2016
With the jackpot at a record $900 million and counting, Mainers catch Powerball fever
Even people who never played the lottery before are allowing themselves to dream a little.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2015
Maine filmmaker brings Civil War drama to PBS
Lisa Quijano Wolfinger, of Cape Elizabeth, is the driving force behind ‘Mercy Street,’ which debuts Jan. 17, following ‘Downton Abbey.’
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
After waiting years for new ‘Star Wars’ film, fans find plenty to like in ‘The Force Awakens’
‘It was a lot better than I expected. Strong female characters. And it’s always nice to see Harrison Ford,’ says one fan who was worried the new installment wouldn’t measure up.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2015
Feeling the pull of ‘the Force’: ‘Star Wars’ exerts its cultural influence on the lives of Mainers
Over nearly 40 years, the film series has served as a cultural primer, a school-year equalizer, a shared family tradition, and a reminder of the simple joys of youth and a good story.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2015
Three generations of Alex Irvine’s family share a love of all things ‘Star Wars’
Irvine, a fantasy and science fiction writer, was introduced to ‘Star Wars’ by his dad, told ‘Star Wars’ bedtime stories to his children, and now is taking his whole family to see ‘The Force Awakens.’
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PublishedDecember 7, 2015
Portland’s Bob Ludwig could win a Grammy Award for fifth straight year
He was nominated for two awards Monday, including Album of the Year for “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes.
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