Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, entertainment, music, TV and lifestyle issues for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. The word he uses most for stories he’s drawn to is “quirky.” He’s written about the changing cable TV and Internet landscapes, and what those changes mean for the future of information and entertainment. He’s dug clams, raked blueberries and rode on the back of a garbage truck, all in pursuit of stories about real Mainers. He’s had a ball interviewing a range of celebrities from Anna Kendrick and Patrick Dempsey to Billy Joel and Tony Bennett. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, N.H., 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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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Slide into winter at these outdoor activity hubs
Pineland Farms in New Gloucester has evolved into a winter activities hub, offering sledding, skating, ski trails and even disc golf. It’s among several places around Maine where you can find easy and family-friendly outdoor fun.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2023
Lifetime turns Zumba prostitution scandal into made-for-TV movie
‘Let’s Get Physical’ doesn’t specifically name Alexis Wright, who went to jail in 2013 for running a prostitution ring from her Kennebunk fitness studio, but the setting and story are extremely similar.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Part-time Mainer aims to make science relatable in PBS series
Physicist and novelist Alan Lightman, a Maine summer resident, is host of the upcoming three-part PBS series ‘Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science.’
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
After so much stress, the way we dress has become more about comfort
The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2022
Get the year – and the party – started with these New Year’s Eve events
The New Year’s Eve party scene in Maine is back up to speed this year, with events at dance clubs, bars, a planetarium and a children’s museum.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2022
Where you can see a movie, have a drink or go shopping on Christmas
Here’s a list of places around southern Maine that will be open on Christmas, including movies, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and corner stores.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2022
Check out these decked-out displays of holiday cheer
Historic homes, restaurants and whole neighborhoods are among the highly decorated places where you can soak in the season in southern Maine.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2022
How the Broadway understudy for Roxie Hart got from Gorham to ‘Chicago’
The 2007 Gorham High School graduate has been on Broadway in ‘Chicago’ since 2017, performing the star role of Roxie Hart some 30 times.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
Eat & Run: Really hungry for a Mexican meal? Give Tequilera’s a try
The Scarborough restaurant opened last fall offering Mexican food and drink, including an all-you-can eat taco deal.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2022
It’s the season of giving, but here are ways to lend a hand any time of year
The holidays often inspire us to volunteer for a good cause, but consider other times and ways you can offer help.
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