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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PublishedJanuary 25, 2016
Portland-based fishing boat captain and daughter to be featured on ‘Wicked Tuna’
The season premiere is at 9 p.m. Feb. 1 on the National Geographic Channel.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2016
Don McLean’s wife details attack, alleges other abuse in past
Patrisha McLean asks a court for a restraining order against the singer-songwriter. He denies her accusations, and she says later that he’s ‘not a monster.’
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2016
Why weather forecasts flop (or just feel like they do)
Weather predictions now come from a flurry of sources and at various times in advance, but sometimes flawed first impressions are difficult to forget.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2016
Summer with Bowie: Rock star befriended young Maine band in 1999
Dave Gutter and his Rustic Overtones mates spent parts of three memorable months with the humble superstar, who treated them as music equals and helped mold their professional perspectives.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2016
With the jackpot at a record $900 million and counting, Mainers catch Powerball fever
Even people who never played the lottery before are allowing themselves to dream a little.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2015
Feeling the pull of ‘the Force’: ‘Star Wars’ exerts its cultural influence on the lives of Mainers
Over nearly 40 years, the film series has served as a cultural primer, a school-year equalizer, a shared family tradition, and a reminder of the simple joys of youth and a good story.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2015
Portland’s Bob Ludwig could win a Grammy Award for fifth straight year
He was nominated for two awards Monday, including Album of the Year for “Sound & Color” by Alabama Shakes.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2015
Amy Schumer show in Portland ended so early that many fans aren’t laughing
The comedian calls it ‘a rookie mistake’ and says she feels ‘horrible’ that some people felt shortchanged, but the venue says there will be no refunds.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2015
Military team to visit Maine, brief families of missing and collect DNA
About 200 people register to ask questions and hear what’s known about MIA service members from World War II and later conflicts.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2015
Game on: Marathon fundraiser will benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
People can participate at locations in Portland and Westbrook as part of a national day of gamer fundraising.
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