In romance, sometimes things just don’t work out. And sometimes, in an age when reality television makes private moments very public, things don’t work out in front of millions of people. Ashley Hebert is finally bid adieu by Brad Womack on Monday night’s episode.
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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Mainer, ‘The Bachelor’ say goodbye
Maine’s Ashley Hebert was bid adieu by suitor Brad Womack on Monday’s episode of the hit ABC show “The Bachelor.” At the beginning of Monday’s pre-recorded episode, Hebert was one of three women still in the running for a marriage proposal from Womack, out of the 30 who began the season on Jan. 3. But […]
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Guitar legend Dave Mason rocking for new cause: vets
Dave Mason is best known for being a founding member of the legendary rock-jazz band Traffic, crafting the 1977 solo hit “We Just Disagree” and providing session work on some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time, including “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones and “All Along the Watchtower” by The Jimi […]
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Sounds Good
That’s the response music lovers have had to John Stass’ line of handcrafted wooden music room furniture.
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Mainer advances, another eliminated on ‘American Idol’
One of the two Maine women who qualified for this season of “American Idol” is a step closer to the coveted title. The other is officially out of the running. Jessica Cunningham, 24, of Portland was not seen on Thursday’s episode, but a FOX publicist confirmed that she won over the judges and is still […]
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Music and Nightlife: Listen up
You may hear something GREAT at the 48 Hour Music Festival.
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Raymond man will test his wits on ‘Millionaire’
Gregory Charette, 44, is scheduled to appear Tuesday as a contestant on the syndicated game show.
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‘The Bachelor’: Next week, Ashley shows Brad around Madawaska
The Maine native makes the final four. Now the bachelor will visit their hometowns.
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Sharp eye, sharper knives among requirements for florists to flourish
Maine at Work: Ahead of the Valentine’s Day rush, Ray Routhier learns how to revive a drooping rose and why it’s key to watch the clock.
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All together now
Got questions about some house-related projects? With experts galore, the Maine Home, Remodeling & Garden Show is the place to go for advice.