Ray Routhier – Page 42 – The Portland Press Herald

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.

Do This, Food

Eat & Run: Get sushi and Thai at Keg and Kraken

by Ray Routhier October 24, 2022October 25, 2022

The name of the new restaurant on Congress Street in Portland references beer and a sea monster.

Do This

The fright stuff: We’ve scared up some ways to celebrate Halloween in all its gory glory

by Ray Routhier October 24, 2022October 28, 2022

The haunted happenings around Maine this All Hallows’ Eve weekend including dance parties, spooky tours and scary movies.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

See the stories told in pictures by a century of Maine illustrators

by Ray Routhier October 17, 2022October 14, 2022

An exhibit called ‘The Great State of Illustration in Maine,’ on view at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, explores the work of Maine illustrators over the past 100 years.