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 16, 2015
Circus Conservatory of America to leave building on Thompson’s Point
The director says the board wants to focus on becoming a degree-granting institution and hopes to return to the $100 million redevelopment project.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2015
Maine Academy of Modern Music to hold open house Saturday at new location
The youth school’s space at 125 Presumpscot St. in Portland is 10 times bigger than its previous site.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2015
Portland illustrator draws ‘Berniemojis’ as an expression of his politics
Scott Nash’s free app features 12 images of Bernie Sanders that have caught the attention of the independent’s campaign.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2015
Maine furniture maker Thos. Moser to provide chairs for Pope’s Philadelphia visit
Pope Francis and four cardinals will sit in Moser’s Catena armchairs.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2015
Artwork colors all aspects of Biddeford couple’s storybook marriage
A courtship that started in 1951 with his illustrations blossoms into 60 years of marriage, so far.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2015
Customers grab last memories as Videoport gets ready to roll the final credits
They gather at the Old Port landmark that will stop renting videos on Saturday after 28 years.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2015
Haven’s Candies unveils 418-pound chocolate lobster named Shelby
The company created the confectionery crustacean in an attempt to set a Guinness World’s Record for ‘largest chocolate sculpture.’
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PublishedAugust 11, 2015
Falmouth’s Cop Camp gives kids a feel for the real deal
It’s a rare opportunity for youths to spend a week with police learning the jobs they do, such as training dogs, gathering evidence and diffusing bombs.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2015
Portland Science Center to open this month with ‘Body Worlds’ exhibit
The new attraction on the waterfront will debut with a world-famous display that uses real remains to show the inner workings of humans.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2015
Camden’s ‘Waving Man’ inspires song on Don McLean’s latest album
Kert Ingraham says he just enjoys waving to passers-by, which include the ‘American Pie’ singer and fellow town resident.
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