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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PublishedJune 17, 2015
Salt Institute’s demise may be tied to narrow focus, small student base
The 42-year-old documentary institute in Portland also was slow to adapt to trends and social media, some ex-students say.
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PublishedJune 14, 2015
Mainer and former defense secretary William Cohen talks about his new novel, ‘Collision’
The Bangor native, 74, discovered his love of writing as a ‘jock’ at Bowdoin College who was forced to compose a sonnet.
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PublishedJune 12, 2015
Portland musicians welcome new club – and sing praises of its manager
Ken Bell of The Big Easy, which closed in 2013, opens the Portland House of Music and Events on Friday.
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PublishedJune 3, 2015
Problem that knocked MPBN’s Portland station off air signals stress on equipment
The public broadcasting network is struggling to maintain and replace aging equipment while government funding and grant programs dwindle.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Release dates set for Portland filmmakers’ ‘Tumbledown’
Though filmed in Massachusetts, the movie is a love letter to Desi Van Til’s hometown of Farmington.
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PublishedJune 2, 2015
Science exhibition center to open on Portland waterfront
The Masssachusetts firm behind a ‘King Tut’ and other traveling exhibits will open the Portland Science Center as a family attraction on Maine Wharf.
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PublishedMay 31, 2015
Wave of outdoor concerts signals sonic boom for Portland
This summer, a Maine promoter with national connections is turning the waterfront into a magnet for top acts.
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PublishedMay 21, 2015
Cast and crew members turn out for killer premiere of Maine-made movie
The romantic comedy ‘Night of the Living Deb,’ directed by York native Kyle Rankin, was filmed all over Portland last summer.
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PublishedMay 20, 2015
Mainers felt the impact of David Letterman’s comedic power
The late-show host for 33 years, who is bowing out Wednesday night, put Bangor in the spotlight, inspired a talk-show creator and gave Bob Marley’s career a boost.
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PublishedMay 18, 2015
Old Port Weekend expands to four days
The festival adds evening concerts on the Maine State Pier by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, The Wailers and David Gray and puts renewed focus on local businesses.
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