Moviegoers are more savvy about the machinations of Hollywood then ever before.
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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‘Hotspot’ in Portland uses absurdity to seek spiritual links
A contemporary sweat-lodge ceremony invites the audience to watch a film while in sauna pods.
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Scott Ian of Anthrax takes the stage at Port City Music Hall to talk
He has plenty to say about his life in thrash metal.
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Pingree’s letter to federal regulators protests Comcast, Time Warner merger
Combining Comcast and Time Warner would be ‘bad for the American consumer,’ she tells the attorney general and Federal Communications Commission.
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Portland Flower Show heading into its 17th year
The show features 14 elaborate garden exhibits and more than 100 vendors, including one garden with model trains running through it.
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Uncle Henry’s inspires reality show: The real hagglers of Maine
History network will follow readers of the swap or sell guide as they roam the region and dicker for bargains.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Nominees with Maine connections lose out on Oscar to ‘Gravity’
Gorham native Eric Saindon was nominated in Visual Effects, and William Butler of the rock band Arcade Fire in Original Score.
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Back to funny business for the ‘Marden’s Lady’ after husband’s death
Karmo Sanders of Scarborough is rewriting her Birdie Googins character for new shows this year
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Rep. Pingree leads national drive to stop Comcast/Time Warner merger
She says the merger of Comcast and Time Warner makes her worry that consumers will pay higher prices and get fewer choices.
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Jerry Seinfeld to play Merrill Auditorium in Portland
The show Saturday is sold out, but ‘Seinfeld’ lives on in American homes.