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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PublishedJune 14, 2020
Popularity of Maine reality shows proves it’s the way TV should be
Maine has been the setting for a half-dozen reality shows in the past decade, including the currently airing ‘Tirdy Works’ and ‘Maine Cabin Masters.’
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PublishedJune 9, 2020
Portland Radio Group president is stations’ latest departure
Bob Adams and the company severed ties Monday, after several months of changes and firings at the stations that have upset listeners.
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PublishedJune 5, 2020
Shain’s of Maine loses business over accusation of racism
The Portland Sea Dogs and other businesses say they will no longer sell ice cream from the Sanford company, whose owner was accused of racial bias.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
How this chain saw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chain saw for years, but he’s never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
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PublishedMay 30, 2020
Mills directs Corrections Department to buy surplus restaurant food
The announcement comes days after a decision to postpone the June 1 reopening of southern Maine restaurants drew complaints.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
State guidelines convince more Maine summer camps to close
The guidance for guarding against the coronavirus has left many other operators hopeful they can do something this summer, while still others remain undecided.
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PublishedMay 25, 2020
Maine CDC reports 19 more coronavirus cases, no new deaths
There were 706 active cases in the state on Monday, down slightly from 714 on Sunday.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Beer to go may be here to stay
Maine breweries are offering curbside pickup and delivery during the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, as customers appreciate the convenience.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Portland radio personality Randi Kirshbaum says she was fired for not returning to work in office
Kirshbaum wanted to continue working at home because of health concerns related to COVID-19. She says she was fired by Portland Radio Group, but the company calls it a layoff and says she might be brought back.
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PublishedMay 14, 2020
Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration
City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.
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