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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PublishedSeptember 19, 2020
Vigils for Ginsburg planned across Maine
Events aimed at remembering the late Supreme Court justice are planned Sunday for Portland, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2020
Army Corps of Engineers takes a look at Westbrook landslide
Authorities say it could take some time before the next steps in stabilizing the riverbank of the Presumpscot are determined.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move
Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2020
Cellardoor Winery permanently closing Portland location
The Thompson’s Point venue will close Sept. 30, while Cellardoor’s Lincolnville location remains open.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2020
With precautions in place, apple picking is on
Maine’s apple orchards are open this fall, with some new rules, offering plenty of fresh air and fruit.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
New movies, and safety protocols, are coming to a Maine theater near you
Several more Maine movie theaters, including Cinemagic and Regal locations and the Nickelodeon in Portland, plan to reopen Friday.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2020
Going home to a papermaking past, Maine native embarks on a deeply personal journey
Kerri Arsenault, who grew up in Rumford-Mexico, draws attention to a Faustian bargain with her investigative memoir.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020
License plates, pet names and maybe babies will be lasting reminders of pandemic
Some people are naming pets to recall the joy they’ve brought during a dark time, others have vanity plates that show frustration, and we all might be seeing babies with names like Hope and Patience soon.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2020
Maine native a handy man to have around Hollywood
Buxton native Jeff Davis has been living his dream in Hollywood for nearly 30 years, playing character roles in a wide variety of TV shows and films while also working as a home repairman to the stars.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
New York to investigate concert featuring Maine musician for social-distancing violations
The charity show on Saturday featured Freeport native Drew Taggart, half of the pop duo The Chainsmokers.
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