Shortly after the announcement that Al Jazeera would buy the cable channel Current TV, Time Warner Cable, the state’s largest cable provider, announced that it would drop the channel immediately.
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: Deep-six the deep freeze with ‘THAW’ and more
For some people, the very crux of good art is that it be something very difficult to describe. Using that logic, the event scheduled for Space Gallery during Portland’s First Friday Art Walk this week should be some very good art. The free event includes a series of performances which, according to Space’s website, “will […]
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Hot Day at the Zoo plays One Longfellow
New England’s string kings combine bluegrass, Americana and rock.
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Author Q & A: Fun ‘n Dames
Whether driving heavy equipment or – as in her latest children’s book – piloting a lobster boat, Katie Clark’s ‘Grandma’ is adventure personified.
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In memoriam
The bright light cast by Maine’s vibrant cultural scene grew a bit dimmer in 2012 with the passing of some of the state’s leading artists, musicians, writers, teachers and activists.
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Off Beat: Clam Drop in Yarmouth
It’s a different take on the New Year’s Eve ball drop: The suit worn by Clam Festival mascot Steamer will be lowered.
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Bin there. Done that.
Don’t drown in all that holiday stuff. De-clutter instead, and you’ll start the new year organized.
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Off Beat: Happy ending
Say the Mayans were right and the world ends Friday. Might as well see it off in style at any of a number of doomsday-themed parties in the area.
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Wedding of Maine’s Bachelorette and her J.P. a big production
Literally. A TV special of their Dec. 1 nuptials will air Sunday – and probably be in reruns for years.
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Off Beat: Club tries something a little different
Midget wrestling appears to be making a comeback. In an age when we are supposedly more sensitive to people’s size, shape, color, etc., why is the spectacle of little people hitting each other over the head appealing? Well, the short answer is that lots of restaurants have live bands with dinner. “In this economy, in […]