The Melvins are on a 51-shows-in-51-days record quest.
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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Traditions arose around Williams
Andy Williams’ Christmas shows were a seasonal rite, bringing families together for innocent enjoyment.
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Comics man reveals his edge
Mort Todd has caused controversy by creating TV commercials and editorials with teeth.
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Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz at USM Friday
Squeezing a lot in is a way of life for this college student whose out-of-school job entails playing concerts.
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Off Beat: The pig whisperer
Veteran pig racer Lauren Pride has a knack for getting her athletes ready to compete at the Cumberland County Fair.
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Open House: You had me at hello
Owners Marvin Olsen and Tim Honquest fell for this Back Cove beauty as soon as they saw its giant, gracious, gorgeous porch.
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Benefit Bowl: It’s right up The Dude’s alley
Dave Cousins’ hobby, for lack of a better word, is being “The Dude,” and doing so Friday night helped raise money for the United Way of Greater Portland.
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Dr. Dog’s at the State Theatre on Tuesday
The State Theatre hosts the indie rockers in concert Tuesday.
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Singer Mirel Wagner cancels Bates performance
LEWISTON – The free concert by folk-blues singer Mirel Wagner scheduled for Wednesday night at Bates College in Lewiston has been cancelled. Bates officials said they learned Wednesday morning that Wagner has canceled the remainder of her North American tour, but do not know the reasons. She had been scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. at […]
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Fall TV preview of new network shows
What have the network minds dreamed up this time? Like it or not, we’re about to find out.