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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PublishedJune 5, 2022
Long before Bean Boots, Mainers were on the forefront of fashion
Maine Historical Society has three exhibits that merge history and fashion, including ‘Northern Threads,’ which features Maine clothes from the society’s collection spanning 200 years.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Fatal crash closes Route 9 in Washington County on Memorial Day
Route 9 – also known as Airline Road – connects Bangor and Calais, and is a major route for people traveling to New Brunswick and Canada’s Maritime provinces from Maine.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Suspect sought in hit-and-run fatal in remote Washington County
The driver of a motorcycle was struck and killed Sunday afternoon near Danforth, Maine State Police say.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Three-car crash on Maine Turnpike in York stalls Memorial Day traffic
Southbound lanes were closed for an hour and several people were taken to the hospital after witnesses said a speeding SUV was passing in heavy traffic.
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PublishedMay 30, 2022
Desert of Maine’s new owners bring the arts, education and mini golf to the Freeport attraction
They’ve added new play areas and exhibits, luxury cabins and educational and arts programming to the 96-year-old tourist spot. A theater piece called ‘Caravan of Dreams’ opens on the dunes Saturday.
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PublishedMay 26, 2022
South Portland actor who took off in original ‘Top Gun’ has left Hollywood behind
Whip Hubley played a hotshot fighter pilot in the 1986 movie but is in no hurry to see the sequel, which opens Friday. These days, he acts with southern Maine theater groups and works at a construction firm.
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PublishedMay 23, 2022
Where to find the food trucks in southern Maine
If you don’t feel like scouring social media, head to Congdon’s After Dark in Wells, the new Cutter Street food truck lot in Portland or the Brunswick Town Mall where you’re sure to find a variety of mobile vendors.
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Vinalhaven shines, again, in Chris Van Dusen’s latest children’s book
When this Maine author gave island mishap a much closer look, he turned a true story about neighbors into a picture book.
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PublishedMay 21, 2022
Three people shot, including a young child, in Wells
One person is in custody, and Maine State Police are investigating the incident, which occurred Saturday afternoon in the York County town.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
Bleachers’ bandmate plays hometown show and other summer concert highlights
Ghost of Paul Revere says goodbye, and Aerosmith comes to Bangor.
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