Maine at Work: Jim Splude spends his days on the water, enjoying the view of Portland and deterring those who might dump.
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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Fertile imagining
The whimsy and wonder found in great children’s literature inspire the new garden for kids at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
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The Movies: Fireworks don’t get it done for you? Then indulge in classic July 4 flicks
If parades, fireworks and picnics aren’t your thing, maybe a good movie is what you need to get you in the proper Fourth of July mood. Nothing like a good film to get the emotions stirring. So whether you want rousing patriotic music, heart-pounding patriotic action or more serious historical studies, there’s a film out […]
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Refuse collectors deal with nitty-gritty from 900 homes a day
Maine at Work: Riding a city truck is not a career for those with weak stomachs, not to mention ankles and shoulders.
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Finding the sweet spot
All it takes is a little know-how – what to plant, which feeder to buy – to make your yard attractive to the nectar-seeking hummingbird.
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Music and Nightlife: Talkin’ Smackdown
The WWE rides the ‘sports entertainment’ train into town.
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Sharp eye needed to spot sneaky infestations, reporter learns
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier helps with the painstaking hunt for a poppy seed-sized insect in a 93-acre preserve.
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Open House: Roadside attraction
Harvey and Joana Oest wanted a house in Boothbay Harbor near the water and the village. They got it — building on a lot THISCLOSE to busy Route 27.
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Music and Nightlife: 50 Cent at the Colisee
Maine is becoming a destination for major rap acts.
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Sorting hospital’s dirty laundry could give one pause – doesn’t
Maine at Work: Trying his hand at untangling Maine Med’s soiled linens and things keeps a novice on his toes.