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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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Fall Arts Preview: 20 things to see this season
Mark your calendars now for theater, rock concerts, a puppet festival, author events, ballet, art openings and more this fall in Maine.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
The Ghost of Paul Revere says ‘Goodbye’ with new album
The Portland-based folk band is releasing its last album Friday, a day before its final performance.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2022
The Ghost of Paul Revere taking fans on a final ride
Maine folk band will perform for the last time this weekend at its annual festival, Ghostland.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Thunderstorm sets rain record, knocks out power on Peaks Island
The storm delivered a record rainfall of 1.52 inches at the Portland Jetport.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Free tuition program helps boost enrollment at Maine community colleges
Fall enrollment is up 12 percent over last year, according to early figures released Friday.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Cape Elizabeth couple welcome performing artists to their castle
Matt and Edwin Cahill have turned the 1874 home known as Beckett’s Castle into a retreat called Hogfish, which is staging its first production this weekend.
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PublishedAugust 25, 2022
Milbridge native Katie Aselton followed her own path to Hollywood
She’s acted in dozens of film and TV projects, including the FX network shows ‘The League’ and ‘Legion,’ and has directed, too, including the Diane Keaton comedy ‘Mack & Rita’ in theaters now.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2022
Hannibal Hamlin bash spotlights Lincoln’s vice president, and a town rich in 19th-century charm
A celebration Saturday in Paris Hill calls attention to the often-overlooked village where Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president was born.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
The forest of Phippsburg is the canvas for these carvings
New York artist Kevin Sudeith has been carving petroglyphs into rock along Phippsburg trails for the past three years, including images of wildlife, a schooner and a space helicopter.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2022
No AC? Here’s where to cool off on hot days in Maine
Splash pads, swimming holes, movie theaters and even beer coolers are a few of the ways you can cool down in Maine this month, in case of another heat wave or just for fun.
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