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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PublishedMay 13, 2015
‘No sadness, all cheering,’ says Maine’s ‘Survivor’ after falling short of finals
Dan Foley of Gorham, eliminated in Wednesday night’s episode, was one of the last six people vying for the $1 million prize.
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PublishedMay 12, 2015
More concerts booked for Thompson’s Point
Grace Potter and Lake Street Dive will play at the outdoor site that will open this summer.
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PublishedMay 7, 2015
Lullabies written by moms to be played Thursday at Port City Music Hall
The works are the product of the Portland Lullaby Project, a collaboration between moms, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, local musicians and health care providers.
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PublishedMay 6, 2015
Gorham’s Dan Foley advances to the final 6 on ‘Survivor’
Foley nearly got voted off at the end of Wednesday’s episode, but survived because a more physically fit contestant was seen as more of a threat.
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PublishedMay 6, 2015
Portland rock festival set for August on Eastern Promenade
The Aug. 8 concert will be headlined by Guster, a nationally known band featuring Maine resident Adam Gardner.
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PublishedMay 3, 2015
Former Sen. George Mitchell delves into Maine childhood in his new memoir
In ‘The Negotiator,’ on sale Tuesday, he tells stories of growing up working class in Waterville and about learning to listen.
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PublishedMay 3, 2015
Johnny Mathis, 60 years as a star and keeping it fresh
The singer, coming to Merrill Auditorium next Sunday, has not only stayed popular with those long-familiar with him but also with younger artists he’s now collaborating with.
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PublishedApril 30, 2015
Maine fans of ‘Down East Dickering’ working to rescue reality show from scrap heap
The Facebook page ‘Bring Back Down East Dickering’ has more than 6,000 ‘likes,’ and an event with cast members is planned May 17 in Windham.
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PublishedApril 29, 2015
Gorham’s Dan Foley proving he’s got a knack for ‘Survivor’
The postal worker, who waited years to get on the show, survives the season’s 11th episode and moves closer to the $1 million prize.
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PublishedApril 17, 2015
South Portland filmmaker Lisa Quijano Wolfinger helps create new PBS drama
‘Mercy Street’ will tell the stories of nurses on both sides during the Civil War.
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