Conor Leigh Tubbs performs locally as the female character Cherry Lemonade.
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.
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Mainers in the movies fare well in Golden Globe nominations
Local talent shines in films such as ‘Into the Woods,’ ‘Olive Kitteridge’ and ‘Big Eyes.’
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Fifteen years in the making, new atlas tells Maine’s story with masterful depth, visuals
The book, dreamed up by a UMaine English professor and completed by colleagues after his death, covers 13,000 years of history and has more than 300 specially made maps.
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Maine’s Bob Ludwig in Grammy running again
The Portland mastering engineer won four awards last year and is nominated for five more this year.
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7 holiday shows to see in Greater Portland this season
The region’s holiday lineup offers traditional shows and new takes on beloved stories.
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Dick Matthews
The South Portland resident and volunteer for everything from Little League to the high school renovation project is one of our 2014 Mainers to be thankful for.
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Music and history are in perfect harmony during MikelParis’ stop in Portland
The musician films his latest online video in the Maine Historical Society’s library before Tuesday night’s concert at the State Theatre.
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Portland Lullaby Project to showcase the words of expectant mothers
The project, launched by the Portland Symphony Orchestra, will culminate with a free 2015 Mother’s Day concert.
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Patrick Dempsey to receive award for his work on cancer care
As he visits Maine to be recognized and bring attention to his cause, the actor says he plans to leave ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ soon for new career challenges.
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Parade, crowd salute sacrifice of America’s service members
Hundreds applaud and many more march in a Veterans Day tradition given great emphasis in South Portland.