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Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, 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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Popular weather forecaster Keith Carson rejoins Portland’s WCSH-6
Carson, a Massachusetts native, says the travel demands were a little too much at the Weather Channel, where he’s worked since 2013.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Gorham native Eric Saindon had a hand in ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ opening Friday
The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and an animated, 22-foot-tall dragon named Elliot. It is a remake of a 1977 musical that was set in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Owner of private road leading to Harpswell beach will keep it open
The woman who owns the dirt road to Cedar Beach will allow public access as long as people follow the rules.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
York County GOP leader apologizes for insulting gay Democrat
Some Republicans are calling for Jim Booth to resign for sending an email that referred to Rep. Justin Chenette of Saco as ‘Little Justine’ in an attempt to recruit a candidate to run against him.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Larry the lobster, clawing at 15 minutes of fame, is headed to Maine
A TV appearance arranged by a Florida restaurant owner leads to a rescue effort that makes the 15-pounder a cause célèbre.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fast-moving trap line cuts short budding life of young Maine lobsterman
Jon Popham’s wife remembers him as a hardworking, fun-loving man who wanted to share his deep religious faith with others.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Deemed public safety risk, Portland’s Love Locks fence is coming down
City officials say the weight of the locks made it unsafe but part of the fence will be reinstalled in the nearby parking lot of DiMillo’s floating restaurant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man who died after falling from lobster boat off Jonesport identified
The Coast Guard is investigating the death of lobsterman Jon Popham, 28, who leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old son.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Patrons sit back (literally) at Flagship cinema in Falmouth
The experience includes fully-reclining padded chairs, with foot rests, and a system that allows people to reserve specific seats from an on-screen map.