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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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
Fitness trainer from Gray featured in her second reality TV show in less than a year
Jodi Theriault is part of History’s “The Selection,” beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, and was previously on “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge” on CMT.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2016
Freeport’s Drew Taggart, as half of Chainsmokers duo, nominated for 3 Grammys
The categories include best new artist and best pop duo/group performance for their smash hit ‘Closer.’ And Portland’s Gateway Mastering is nominated for best-engineered album, non-classical.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2016
Styxx, Portland’s biggest gay nightclub, is closing after 35 years
Some say the venue has been an important safe haven, perhaps one that’s still needed.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2016
Maine Public looks to raise $3 million for more broadcast equipment, programming
It’s the final phase of a $30 million campaign that already has paid for a new network of classical radio stations, new transmitters, more news staff and a new high school TV quiz show.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2016
Independent movie ‘Holly Star’ starts filming in southern Maine
Scenes will be shot in Biddeford, Saco, Portland and Kennebunk through Dec. 21 by a production team that includes two Mainers.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2016
Talking politics at the Thanksgiving table: This year, it could start a food fight
The emotional election has people wondering how to handle themselves – do battle, insist on civility or stop talking about the subject cold turkey?
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PublishedNovember 9, 2016
Emotional aftermath of presidential election: Wild elation, utter despair
Donald Trump’s victory makes his Maine supporters happy but leaves opponents sad, angry – and in the mood for comforting hugs.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2016
Theater program helps released juvenile inmates find voice and a future
Maine Inside Out also inspires young people to take ownership of what they did and who they want to be, and makes them feel like they matter in the world.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2016
Bottle flipping is all the rage among kids, which means grown-ups don’t know what to make of it
Except in Freeport, where the middle school hosted an event where kids could let their bottles fly.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2016
Democrats lead surge in absentee voting by Mainers
However, past elections show that an increase in absentee voting doesn’t translate into an overall increase in turnout.
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