Lincoln and Lyman middle school students are in a Rippleffect program that teaches civic responsibility.
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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On Patriots Day, Obama beer basket begins ride from Monument Square
More than a dozen bottles of beer made by Maine brewers get a send-off befitting a president.
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Maine beer off to Obama
PORTLAND – Maine politicians and small business owners gathered in Portland on Patriots Day to send a message to President Obama: “Hope you like the beer.” The message was accompanied by a giant basket filled with more than a dozen bottles of beer, made by Maine brewers, to be sent to Obama for his personal […]
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Lab tech’s job often just what the doctor ordered
Maine at Work: A reporter becomes a science guy for a day at Mid Coast Hospital — and reacts accordingly.
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Spring spruce-up
Are you ready? Our checklist will help you prioritize projects indoors and out.
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Restructuring plan for USM colleges moves a step closer
PORTLAND – The Faculty Senate of the University of Southern Maine voted Friday to support a restructuring plan that will consolidate eight schools and colleges into five, and eliminate three academic dean’s positions. The plan is supposed to save USM as much as $750,000 a year, and does not include any reduction in faculty or […]
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Movie time is going swimmingly
Family fun has a new format at Reiche Pool in Portland, where kids can swim and see a film at the same time.
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USM faculty approves reorganization
The plan is supposed to save USM as much as $750,000 a year, and does not include any reduction in faculty or class offerings.
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Journalist tries to nail down process of crafting high-end furniture
Maine at Work: Ray Routhier learns it takes a lot of sanding, grinding and ‘sculpting’ to make a Thos. Moser dining chair.
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Open House: Go with the flow
That’s what Scott Plummer decided he wanted to do when he designed his open – really open – concept house in Casco.