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.

Latest

Published
February 13, 2018

Romantic note for Valentine’s Day: Maine divorces fall 30% in a decade

Experts speculate the nationwide trend is a result of longer, live-in courtships, marrying older and feeling less pressure to tie the knot.
Published
February 11, 2018

Moe. bassist to play for hometown crowd after overcoming cancer

Rob Derhak of Falmouth and his jam band have shows at the State on Friday and Saturday.
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February 6, 2018

‘Bachelor’ contestant from South Portland sent home

Chelsea Roy, 29, was one of three women who did not receive a rose in Monday’s episode.
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February 4, 2018

Working during the Super Bowl while everyone else parties? Someone has to.

Police officers, Otto pizza delivery drivers and nurses at Mercy Hospital are among those who will make the best of working during the big game.
Published
February 3, 2018

For this nurse and Maine native, it’s great being Tom Brady

The 28-year-old from Sherman, now working in Alaska, is proud to share his name with the Patriots’ quarterback.
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January 29, 2018

Tongue-tied couple in famous Dysart’s ad give ‘SNL’ spoof a thumbs up

Jack and Sonya Palmer relive the commercial that went viral in 2012 after Will Ferrell and Kate McKinnon parody their flubbed-line outtakes on national television.
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January 28, 2018

Portland native Kalie Shorr making a name for herself in Nashville

Named one of CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country,’ she begins a national tour in February.
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January 24, 2018

Elizabeth Strout’s ‘My Name is Lucy Barton’ is adapted for stage

London’s Bridge Theatre will stage an adaptation of the Maine author’s book in June.
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January 21, 2018

Adult ed, recycling tours: How to school yourself in sustainability

Mainers can take a class in Lewiston about electric cars, check out the ecomaine facility, or get a helping hand from the Natural Resources Council of Maine – just to name a few resources.
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January 19, 2018

Portland folk band Ghost of Paul Revere to appear on ‘Conan’

In its national TV debut, the band expects to do one song near the end of the hour-long TBS talk show.