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 7, 2022
He can turn anything into a drum, and Hollywood has taken notice
Maine percussionist W.F. Quinn Smith’s creativity and use of found objects as instruments has helped him build a long career as a recording and touring musician, for everyone from Disney to Daft Punk.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Eat & Run: Let Brickyard Hollow choose the pizza toppings for you
The brewing company’s airy Portland restaurant also serves satisfying protein bowls.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2022
Lobster Festival’s back – at the same time as Wild Blueberry Weekend
Maine Lobster Festival returns for its 75th anniversary and the first time since 2019, coinciding with the 2nd Wild Blueberry Weekend.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
The Old Port’s new era
The charming waterfront district has evolved into a destination for high-end shopping and dining, which some locals appreciate and others could do without.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
5 throwbacks to the old Old Port
These spots that have been in the Old Port since before the rest of the world discovered it.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
How to spend a day in the Old Port
An hour-by-hour guide for what to see, eat and do.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
Portland House of Music sold to Colorado buyer
New owner Patrick Calabro isn’t planning major changes, but he would like to bring in more national acts.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2022
‘The Flying Dutchman’ gets a Maine makeover for Merrill performances
Opera Maine has set the Richard Wagner work on the Maine coast, with inspiration from the state’s maritime history.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Portland DJ spreads his love of K-pop wherever he can
Jon Hawkins is playing the bouncy, feel-good music at parties, weddings and on two Portland-area radio shows.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2022
South Portland mayor to run for Maine Legislature
Deqa Dhalac, the first Somali-American mayor in the U.S., is seeking the seat in District 120.
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