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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Off Beat: Geek squad mobilizes

by Ray Routhier May 16, 2013

A variety show in Freeport celebrates the geek, because there’s probably one in every single one of us.

Life & Culture

Bangor pulls in the acts

by Ray Routhier May 16, 2013

Big names are lining up to play Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, the newly overhauled outdoor venue.

Life & Culture

Help for salt-damaged lawns

by Ray Routhier May 12, 2013

If your lawn is damaged by snow removal and other winter assaults, horticulture experts have some advice for repair and prevention.

Life & Culture

Off Beat: Words’ll be flying at Space Gallery

by Ray Routhier May 9, 2013

It’ll be a fight to the finish (but no one will get hurt) when Adrian Todd Zuniga brings his Literary Death Match to Portland on Friday.

Life & Culture

Goths know how to have fun

by Ray Routhier May 9, 2013

They prove it weekly at Asylum’s Plague event.

Life & Culture, News

Matt Nathanson, Tristan Prettyman to perform at L.L. Bean concert series

by Ray Routhier May 8, 2013

Other performers at the free concerts include Joshua Radin and Guster.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Hollywood film producer credits UMaine

by Ray Routhier May 5, 2013

Lessons well-taught – and learned – in Orono helped Lawrence Bender find success.

Arts & Entertainment

Television: Travel Channel books spooky voyage

by Ray Routhier May 5, 2013

Sarah Thomson’s first foray into horror fiction has landed her on TV. The Portland author will be part of the premiere episode of a new spooky-themed Travel Channel show, “Monumental Mysteries,” airing at 9 p.m. Thursday. Thomson will be seen standing in a Rhode Island graveyard talking about Mercy Brown, the inspiration for her novel […]