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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PublishedJuly 15, 2015
Tear-jerker for movie buffs: Portland’s rental mecca Videoport to close in August
Streaming technology spells the end for the Old Port landmark beloved by its loyal fans. The store’s 18,000-title DVDs will be donated to the Portland library.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
Friends plan fundraisers this weekend for Portland musician Pete Witham
Salvage BBQ in Portland and The Frog & Turtle in Westbrook are among the venues holding events.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2015
MIFF to screen made in Maine film
Shot on Monhegan and in Augusta, ‘The Congressman’ is written by part-time islander Robert Mrazek.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
‘Save Salt’ group to meet with Salt Institute board Wednesday
The alumni-based group says it wants to stall the closure of the school long enough to come up with a long-term plan for its financial health.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Maine native hangs hopes on ‘The Gallows’
The horror film starring South Portland’s Ryan Shoos will be released internationally Friday.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2015
Outdoor readings, discussions will celebrate Harper Lee’s new book
The July 14 event will be held in Portland’s Congress Square.
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PublishedJune 29, 2015
Rainout of Taste of the Nation fundraiser costly to Maine anti-hunger programs
More than 100 tickets were sold and more than 40 culinary items will be auctioned off this week, but the cancellation of the event will cost nonprofits some needed funding.
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PublishedJune 29, 2015
Best-selling Maine author Tess Gerritsen drops lawsuit over ‘Gravity’
The Camden resident, who claimed that she was owed millions by Warner Bros., responds to a ruling against her June 12.
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PublishedJune 24, 2015
Ingrid Michaelson show to raise curtain on open-air concert venue in Portland
The Thompson’s Point venue will feature a sprawling lawn on the Fore River, part of a project calling for restaurants, businesses, a hotel and homes.
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PublishedJune 22, 2015
Salt Institute graduates launch effort to sustain school slated for closure
Alumni hope to develop a plan to either run Salt independently or as part of a larger organization.
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