Ray Routhier

Press Herald

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.

Latest

Published
January 23, 2022

Last year, Mainers looked to their libraries for answers and escapism

Lists of the most-borrowed books of 2021 include tales of struggle, hope and humor, as well as local authors.
Published
January 19, 2022

Maine author’s book to be used for movie on unsung civil rights figure

Phillip Hoose’s book ‘Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice’ won a National Book Award.
Published
January 16, 2022

At Stonington storytelling event, women speak to their past selves for posterity

Since 2018, Island Women Speak has been bringing women on Deer Isle of all ages together to share their stories with the community.
Published
January 11, 2022

Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ makes his TV debut next month

Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce of Portland, the show will air on Paramount Plus.
Published
January 3, 2022

Resolve to learn something new in 2022 with these lessons for body and mind

There are fun ways all around Maine to improve yourself, including hula hoop classes, ice skating lessons, pickleball and poetry workshops.
Published
December 20, 2021

Don’t want to stay home all Christmas Day? Here’s what you can do

There are things to do and places to go on Christmas around Maine, including L.L. Bean, movie theaters, holiday light shows, a play, restaurants and bars.
Published
December 13, 2021

Light up your life with these holiday displays around Maine

With the winter solstice fast approaching, it’s time to see the lights in Portland, Cumberland, Westbrook, Boothbay and Winthrop.
Published
December 12, 2021

Maine actor Matthew Delamater raises the bar on his career with new Clooney film

After years of bit parts in TV and films, the Bridgton-based actor has a key role in director George Clooney’s upcoming film ‘The Tender Bar,’ which stars Ben Affleck.
Published
December 6, 2021

Maine Mariners and Maine Celtics are back in the business of family fun

After missing all of last season, both of Portland’s professional winter sports teams are back, providing a fun night out for the family.
Published
December 3, 2021

Reaction to ‘American Pie’ singer’s tweet about gift from Taylor Swift ignores domestic abuse plea

Don McLean, who lives in Camden, says the pop star sent him flowers and a note after breaking his record for the longest song to hit No. 1 on music charts.