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
October 30, 2016

Halloween costume choice depends a lot on age

Kids pick costumes based on hopes and dreams, heroes and inspiration, while adults pick costumes based on fear, including the masks of this year’s presidential contenders.
Published
October 29, 2016

Maine officials assure workings in place for smooth election

The process includes experts manning phones to handle questions and potential issues.
Published
October 26, 2016

The Holy Donut will expand to Scarborough next March

The company’s third location will occupy a former Tim Hortons coffee shop on Route 1 near the Haigis Parkway.
Published
October 25, 2016

Falmouth woman stole Trump signs because there were just too many of them

Betta Stothart says she’s not proud, and she’s sorry, and she’s written about her experience for The Washington Post.
Published
October 19, 2016

Bernie Sanders is coming to South Portland to promote his new book

Tickets include a copy of ‘Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In,’ but Sanders will not be signing books.
Published
October 16, 2016

Maine musicians helping each other onto national stage

Dave Gutter’s album collaboration with Aaron Neville and Lyle Divinsky’s gig as lead singer for funk band The Motet are both recent examples of how local connections have lead to opportunities in the wider musical world.
Published
October 1, 2016

Former ‘American Idol’ judge, hit songwriter Kara DioGuardi of York has passion to help others

She is putting her experience and skills to work on New England Sings, a fundraiser set for Oct. 11 at the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Published
September 28, 2016

With Willowbrook Village closing, another history-recreating complex hopes to take its place

19th Century Willowbrook Village in Newfield, which is shutting down Oct. 10 after 46 years, is donating most of its 5,000-piece collection to Curran Homestead in Orrington.
Published
September 16, 2016

Documentary by Sea Dogs Chairman Bill Burke examines auto industry bailout

‘Live Another Day’ opens nationally Friday, and in Portland at Nickelodeon Cinemas on Temple Street.
Published
August 14, 2016

Maine guitarist shares his long trip back from the brink of death

Jason Crigler’s recovery from a near-fatal brain hemorrhage is a testament to his strength, the support of his family and the power of music.