Ray Routhier writes about pop culture, entertainment, music, TV and lifestyle issues. In more than 23 years at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, he has been 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 daughters.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Portland calls off July 4 Pops concert, fireworks still up in the air
The Portland Pops Fourth of July on the Eastern Promenade has been canceled for the second straight year, but the city will explore putting on a fireworks display.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2021
Portland singer starts nonprofit to help women of color into tech careers
Janay Woodruff, who performs as JanaeSound, is raising money and awareness for the project through virtual reality performances and a free streaming concert Saturday.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
What to expect from the return of Maine Maple Sunday, with restrictions
Maple producers all over the state will participate this weekend, selling syrup and treats, but many won’t have crowded events like pancake breakfasts, sugar house tours or wagon rides.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2021
Cape Elizabeth native gets Oscar nomination for work on ‘Mank’
Erik Messerschmidt was nominated Monday for his cinematography.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2021
‘Planning for the best,’ Maine music venues looking to make a comeback by fall
Hoping that mass vaccinations will lead to the end of physical distancing and crowd limits, Portland’s State Theatre has more than 30 shows scheduled.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2021
Portland actor lands role in George Clooney-directed film
Matthew Delamater plays a tavern regular in ‘The Tender Bar,’ starring Ben Affleck and now filming in Boston.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
Pandemic hasn’t completely brought curtain down on student performers
Maine school drama groups, choruses and bands have dealt with limitations on practicing and performing by rehearsing over Zoom and putting together productions online, but restrictions are starting to loosen.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2021
Head-on collision in Naples injures four
Icy roads contributed to that and other crashes Saturday evening, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2021
Maine to order 11,500 doses of just-approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine
State officials announced the pending order Saturday evening, hours after Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine gained federal authorization.
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