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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PublishedAugust 26, 2023
From the season’s lineup, 7 pop shows that stand out
Genres range from Celtic music and ’90s rock to country and blues. And there’s a Hollywood actor thrown in for variety.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Eat & Run: Cargo Pizza comes with view of the ocean and the oven
The glass-walled pizza truck is parked often on Portland’s Eastern Promenade, serving up tasty and quick brick-oven pies.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
More than 150 comics will be playing Portland stages this weekend
The fifth Portland Maine Comedy Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday at 25 venues around town.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Waterville authors’ marriage has stood the test of time – and deadlines
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have co-authored science fiction novels and stories for more than 35 years. Their 25th Liaden Universe novel came out in July, and they’ve collaborated on 100 works in all.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Maine man out to prove he’s Shania Twain’s biggest fan
Derek Haley, of Standish, will compete on the new CBS show ‘Superfan’ next week, against other devotees of the country singer.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
South Portland native writes about life before and after becoming ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker’
Jen Ellis, who lives in Vermont, gained fame in 2021 when Bernie Sanders wore her mittens at the presidential inauguration. She’ll speak about her book, ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker,’ on Wednesday at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Home AC units – in Maine, all the cool kids are using them
Air conditioning has long been considered unnecessary – even luxurious – for many Mainers. But as summers get hotter, the need for cool, dry homes is creating converts.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Maine actors say strike is about getting streaming services to play fair
Most union actors rely on residual pay from past work, but streaming services use a different payment model than the one broadcast networks have long used.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
Union workers at Westbrook paper mill get raises, bonus
Union leaders at the Sappi mill say the new contract includes 3% raises and a $3,800 bonus, plus other changes.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2023
Third ‘Fool’ novel helps author Richard Russo hold on to his father
‘Somebody’s Fool’ is part of a series that began some 30 years ago and focused on a character based on the Portland author’s father. It goes on sale Tuesday.
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