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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PublishedOctober 9, 2022
George Carlin’s talent manager now guards the comedian’s legacy from Maine
Jerry Hamza of Grand Lake Stream managed Carlin for more than 30 years and helped produce the Emmy-winning film ‘George Carlin’s American Dream.’
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PublishedOctober 3, 2022
Find the Maine foliage drive that’s right for you
Whether you’re into covered bridges, pumpkin patches, history or art, there’s a route that suits your interests.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Marriage proposals make Fryeburg a fair to remember for these couples
Future grooms have proposed during a helicopter ride, on the Ferris wheel and at the truck-pulling event.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine
Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Dogfish Bar & Grille in Portland closing
The popular restaurant and music venue on Free Street is located in an area plagued by construction road closures since spring.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Fair lovers have something in common this fall, after a three-year wait
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity will be held for the first time since 2019 – one of several Maine fairs in September and October.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2022
Eat & Run: Get in the know about Tobi’s takeout window
The Asian spot opened in June, in the former Figgy’s location in Portland’s West End.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Portland filmmaker flips the script on how we look at disabilities
James Robinson’s New York Times Opinion Video series ‘Adapt-Ability’ aims to help his audience better connect with people who have rare or difficult-to-explain conditions, like he does.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024
The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.
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