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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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Author Q&A: Amen brother
Dan Harrington befriended some missionaries who prosthelytize door to door, joined them at times, and wrote a book about the experience.
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Oscar Picks: Show us your grit and vote
This year’s Oscar nominations instantly conjure up some universal truths. For instance, all women (the ones I know anyway) seem to love Colin Firth. But does that mean he can grab a best actor Oscar for his role in “The King’s Speech” and stop Jeff Bridges from snagging his second in a row for “True […]
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Rockin’ Robyn
The Swedish pop star is poised to make it big in the U.S. this summer; on Saturday, Portland gets a preview.
At 31, Robyn is poised to have her big U.S. breakthrough with her new album “Body Talk” and the Grammy-nominated single “Dancing on My Own,” which is up against heavy hitters “Dance in the Dark” by Lady Gaga and “Only Girl (In the World)” by Rihanna.
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New season of ‘American Idol’ features two Mainers
Portland’s Jessica Cunningham, who appeared last year, returns, along with a Winthrop teenager.
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Mainer wants more face timewith ‘The Bachelor’
The stress of competing with as many as 30 women for the attention of one man is starting to get to Ashley Hebert.
The Madawaska native was seen on Monday night’s episode of ABC’s reality series “The Bachelor” emotionally distraught by her lack of one-on-one time with bachelor Brad Womack.
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Maine at Work: Reporter discovers Amato’s secret ingredient: A flowchart
I’ve eaten enough Amato’s Italians in my time to feel confident that I would know exactly what went into one. Until I had to make one for a customer. I was relieved when sandwich maker Brenda Billings showed me the little flip cards that list all of the ingredients of Amato’s sandwiches — and pizzas — along with the amount of each item.
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WHAT A PANE
If you have remarkable old windows and dread having them replaced, here’s a spot of good news: You may not have to.
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‘American Idol’ audition:Winthrop teen’s Hollywood moment
Danielle Pease, 15, will be one of about 200 people competing for one of 20 slots in the televised semifinals.