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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PublishedJuly 5, 2017
Jay Leno and his car show roll through Maine
The comedian was in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday to shoot an episode of ‘Jay Leno’s Garage.’
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PublishedJune 25, 2017
Some loyal listeners air grievances over change in WGAN’s ‘Morning Show’
A year after Matt Gagnon joined Ken Altshuler on the talk-radio broadcast, many are tuning out of the whiz-bang, unfocused format that has strayed from its newsy roots. Still others – including station management – like what they’re hearing.
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PublishedJune 18, 2017
In Starks, Maine’s pot haven, passion doesn’t burn evenly
Even as marijuana goes legit, the home of Hempstock opts to stay ‘dry’ and – less surprisingly – fiercely independent.
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PublishedJune 15, 2017
University of New England researcher to appear on ‘Shark Week’
James Sulikowski will be seen searching in the Gulf of Maine for the rare porbeagle shark in a July episode titled ‘Shark Vortex.’
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PublishedJune 6, 2017
Theater professor’s last act is self-written obituary full of gratitude
Minor Rootes forgoes the usual list of jobs and hobbies for an oration of saying final goodbyes in a reflective and personal way.
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PublishedMay 28, 2017
Summer theater in Maine includes Broadway hits, contemporary dramas (and the Bard, of course)
‘Steel Magnolias’ is among the fare at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick.
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PublishedMay 28, 2017
Organist Ray Cornils ready for last official summer concert on Kotzschmar Organ
Others scheduled to perform this summer at Orgelfest 17 include Monica Czausz, Nathan Avakian and Mormon Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott.
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PublishedMay 23, 2017
Lisbon Falls’ ‘Mr. Moxie,’ Frank Anicetti, dies at age 77
Anicetti helped create the Moxie Festival, which draws 50,000 people to Lisbon Falls each year.
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PublishedMay 19, 2017
Substitute teacher charged with smuggling drugs into Maine
Police say Matthew Duka, who subbed at Mountain Valley Middle School in RSU 10, and two other men were trafficking drugs in Rumford, Mexico and Dixfield.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
Portland declines 10-year contract with state pier concert group
Officials want to explore development of the 7-acre site, creating an unclear future for shows there after this year.
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