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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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Person barricaded in South Portland apartment taken into custody
The standoff began when police executed a ‘high-risk’ search warrant at the Kings Wood Park complex on Route 1, which officials believed might contain hazardous chemicals.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2018
Telling Room founder explores the importance of place in her new novel, set in China
Portland author Susan Conley’s ‘Elsey Comes Home’ goes on sale Jan. 15.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2018
Chorus of female immigrants from Portland area to sing at U.N.
Pihcintu will mark the adoption of the Global Compact of Refugees with a performance Monday in New York.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2018
‘Maison Kayser’s French Pastry Workshop’ provides delicious challenge for aspiring Parisian
The recipes are complex, but step-by-step illustrated instructions prove helpful in creating classic Opera Cake.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2018
After entertaining generations of Maine kids, Rick Charette takes a step back
The beloved children’s performer has stopped singing in schools, where so many students first learned his lyrics – and remembered them for life.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
A veteran’s long journey home and the birthday cake that followed him
Royall Dodge recounts his near-death experience of looking for land mines in the dark.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
Freeport dog owner turns his Lab’s Instagram following into a full-time job
Caught on video, Stella’s goofy antics go viral online, but maybe that’s not surprising given the marketing pedigree of her master.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
Windham native Amy Allen writes her way to the top of the pop charts
A former performer, the musician is working as a songwriter in Los Angeles and has landed two radio hits this year with songs by Selena Gomez and Halsey.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2018
Their kids are confident, but longtime Red Sox fans still can’t forget the curse
Fourteen years after Boston broke its long World Series drought, the heartbreak is just folklore for younger fans. But older fans who felt the pain find themselves ‘hopeful but … frightened,’ even with the powerful 2018 team.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2018
As Superorganism’s lead singer, Orono Noguchi is making a name for herself way beyond Maine
Born in Japan, she followed a love of American music to John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor and left with a pretty good gig.
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