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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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
Mainer helped give Biden campaign its winning look
Fairfield native Robyn Kanner was senior creative adviser to Joe Biden in his successful bid for president, helping to shape the look of logos, signs, stages, social media and more.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2021
More kids take to cooking during the pandemic
Whether they’re just starting out or expanding their repertoire, younger cooks are taking over the kitchen, and their parents are perfectly fine with it.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2021
Growing up in Kennebunk, co-writer of ‘The Marksman’ discovered interest in storytelling
Chris Charles, who graduated from Kennebunk High School in 2002, has worked in film production and distribution for more than 15 years.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
New performance series at Thompson’s Point kicks off this weekend
The Unplug & Unwind shows, part of Halo at the Point’s Lounge Series, will feature small crowds, with tickets sold by the loveseat.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Publisher revives Ruth Moore’s honest portrayals of Maine island life
Islandport Press is reissuing several novels by the best-selling mid-century author.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2021
Patrick Dempsey in new ad for Poland Spring
Known for his role in ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and for helping to raise millions of dollars for cancer patients and their families, the Maine-born actor will star in a campaign for the new Poland Spring Origin water.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
So you think you’re a Mainer. Have you read these books?
With time on your hands, now is a good time to catch up on some of the must-read books by Maine authors.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
High school seniors are choosing colleges sight unseen
The pandemic has radically changed the way high school seniors apply to colleges, preventing many from physically touring and forcing them to rely on online information and virtual conversations to decide where to spend their next four years.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2021
Maine Sen. Angus King to be profiled on ’60 Minutes’ Sunday
The CBS news program talks to King, an independent, about his record for bipartisan cooperation and his vision for getting work done in a divided Congress.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2021
You’ve been deprived of enough. This year, resolve to treat yourself
Make goals to try new food, focus more on self-care and support local businesses along the way.
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