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 24, 2022
15-2, 15-4: Suddenly we’re all playing cribbage
Many people passed the time during the pandemic shutdowns and mask mandates by taking up or rediscovering cribbage, a card and board game that’s been around since the 1600s.
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PublishedApril 10, 2022
Maine author probes 1996 murders of hiking couple in ‘Trailed’
Kathryn Miles’ book, coming out in May, is about the unsolved murders in Shenandoah National Park of two women, including a Unity College student.
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PublishedApril 7, 2022
Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ on track to become a TV series
Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been cast to star in the series, being developed for the AMC cable network.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Ramadan starts Saturday for Muslims in Maine and around the world
They will fast, pray and celebrate their faith during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Wex severs ties with Russian oil company Lukoil North America
The Portland firm had continued doing business with a subsidiary of Russian-based Lukoil after the invasion of Ukraine, but changed course on Friday.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43
The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2022
Outdoor comedy series coming back to Thompson’s Point
The first show of the season for Cabin Fever, which started during the pandemic, is scheduled for April 6.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2022
Headed on an Arctic expedition, multifaceted Freeport woman keeps getting cooler
Climate researcher Susana Hancock travels the world, has the ear of top scientists, speaks several languages and is headed on an Arctic trek in May.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2022
Get back to being Irish, for a day at least
St. Patrick’s Day festivities had been limited around Maine since the pandemic, but this year there’s plenty to choose from.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2022
Make your own Spring Break right here in Maine
While college students are traveling to the tropics, you can find ways to get away from winter without going anywhere.
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