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.

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Published
August 30, 2021

How you like them apples? From a Maine orchard, of course

Maine’s apple orchards are open or opening soon for the season, with many planning special events for Maine Apple Sunday on Sept. 12.
Published
August 30, 2021

Eat & Run: What’s in store? Sushi made to order at Hannaford

Pick from the case or place an order at the Bento Sushi counter inside Hannaford’s Mill Creek location, as well as many others.
Published
August 29, 2021

Pop artists from across decades slated to play Maine this fall

Judy Collins and Kesha are among the big names from different eras with concerts scheduled this season.
Published
August 23, 2021

Soak up summer with these water-based activities

There’s still time to take advantage of these seasonal attractions.
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August 22, 2021

Wilco bassist has embraced his midcoast community, and vice-versa

John Stirratt, who has lived near Damariscotta for the past few years, won’t have to travel far from home for his band’s show Wednesday at Thompson’s Point.
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August 20, 2021

Brandi Carlile concert at Thompson’s Point postponed until Aug. 27

Friday night’s show was rescheduled because the singer was sick.
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August 18, 2021

Major Portland music venues adopt vaccine requirements

The State Theatre and Thompson’s Point in Portland will require vaccination proof or a negative test starting this weekend, while the Portland House of Music will do the same starting Aug. 26.
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August 17, 2021

Maine concert venues consider requiring proof of vaccination

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield have policies, while others are following the lead of concert giant Live Nation, which says it will start similar requirements in October.
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August 16, 2021

Spectrum launches local news app for Maine customers

The Spectrum News App will feature Maine news gathered by local journalists, as well as content from the Portland Press Herald and Bangor Daily News.
Published
August 15, 2021

Over 25 years, Umbrella Cover Museum showered with love

The quirky Peaks Island attraction marks the anniversary with a fashion show. Guess the material.