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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PublishedNovember 29, 2019
Gems, minerals and world’s largest moon rocks get their own museum in Bethel
With a collection of some 40,000 gems and minerals and 6,000 meteorites, the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum is set to open Dec. 12.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
With help from a fellow Mainer, Ninja Turtles creator launches new comic series
The plot of Drawing Blood has a lot in common with the life of Westbrook High graduate Kevin Eastman.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
The new mission: Helping veterans navigate civilian life
James Orr, a former sergeant, helps veterans who have had trouble adjusting to life after the military through Veteran Mentors of Maine.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2019
Bill Green, who told Maine stories to generations of viewers, is signing off
The Bangor native is wrapping up a 47-year TV career in which he made fellow Mainers feel like he was talking to them, not at them.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Maine influences shine through in new film ‘The Lighthouse’
Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2019
Mallett Brothers celebrate 10 years together with show at the State
The Adam Ezra Group will open for the popular Maine roots rock band Saturday.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2019
Easy Day bowling center to become Sea Dog’s second South Portland brewpub
The 10 bowling lanes will remain when the alley and restaurant reopen early next year.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2019
Cape High School student appealing suspension over ‘rapist in the school’ notes
Sophomore Aela Mansmann was suspended Friday for bullying after posting a note to draw attention to alleged sexual assaults of students.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2019
Coast Guard searching for man, 3 children
They made a distress call from a 14-foot boat off Kennebunkport before losing touch, officials say.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2019
TV legend Ed Asner gives Eastport his theatrical blessing
The ‘Lou Grant’ and ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ star will play the title role in ‘God Help Us!’ at the Eastport Arts Center on Oct. 12 and 13.
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