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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PublishedJune 17, 2018
Pesticide bans raise question: Can we manage garden pests without chemicals?
It’s more than just swapping out a chemical for an organic compound, experts say. You need to develop healthy soil – and to change your thinking.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
Ticketfly data breach shuts down Space Gallery’s online ticket sales
The website for the State Theatre, Port City Music Hall and Thompson’s Point was down over the weekend.
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
This photo of Acadia beat 16,000 entries to win contest celebrating national parks
The photo will appear on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Heroes of Maine Comics Arts Festival don’t wear capes – they draw them
The event will bring 100 comics writers and artists to the Portland Public Library on Saturday, where fans can meet them and find out more about their work.
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PublishedMay 21, 2018
Portland woman cracks top 10 in Miss USA contest
Miss Maine USA Marina Gray survives two rounds of elimination in the national pageant, which is won by a Nebraskan.
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PublishedMay 21, 2018
Facing adversity as a youth, Miss Maine USA took charge of her life on way to national pageant
Marina Gray legally broke away from her parents at age 16, graduated from high school in three years, joined the Army National Guard, and now has her sights set on becoming a motivational speaker or documentary filmmaker – and maybe Miss USA.
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PublishedMay 15, 2018
With shark exhibit over, Portland Science Center closes its doors for good after 3 years
The center brought a variety of exhibits to the city’s waterfront, including a popular one on the wreck of the Titanic.
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PublishedMay 10, 2018
Mainer Amy Allen co-wrote the just-released Selena Gomez song ‘Back To You’: Watch the video
Allen grew up in South Portland and Windham. In recent years she was lead singer and guitar player in the Boston-based band Amy & The Engine.
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PublishedMay 4, 2018
Jail closed to new inmates for 2 hours because of fentanyl contamination
An incoming prisoner carrying fentanyl spilled some and it became airborne, sending several Cumberland County Jail officers to the hospital for possible exposure.
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PublishedMay 4, 2018
Maine lawmakers voice objections to CMP power line in letter to Massachusetts regulators
The co-chairmen of two legislative committees say they don’t think the 145-mile transmission line proposed by CMP would benefit Maine.
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