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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PublishedNovember 2, 2015
Dentists Who Care for ME annual event set for Friday
Free services will be offered by dentists in Biddeford, Buxton, Damariscotta, Lisbon Falls, Portland, Scarborough, Skowhegan, South Portland and Yarmouth.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2015
Crowded lane: As more cyclists take to the roads, tension grows
Changes to state law that took effect this month aim to clarify the often-emotional relationship between bicyclists and drivers.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2015
Portland comedians turn entrepreneurs, organize their own funny business
After the loss of one big space like the now-closed Comedy Connection, shows put on by comics are popping up all over in small spaces, providing a laugh a minute.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2015
Salt documentary school, Maine College of Art proceed in partnership talks
Save Salt members are ‘encouraged’ that MECA’s leadership seems willing to listen to alumni’s concerns.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2015
Founder Pam Wood says Salt documentary school’s assets were mismanaged
Now living in Mexico, she says the school’s assets were mismanaged and not enough was done to raise money.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2015
Second Amy Schumer show announced for Portland
‘Overwhelming demand’ for tickets prompted the Cross Insurance Arena to add a second show for the popular comedian.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2015
Singer Frankie Valli at Maine College of Art Saturday for Bob Crewe dedication
Crewe, a songwriter and producer who helped launch the Four Seasons success, died in Scarborough in 2014.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2015
Comedian Amy Schumer will perform Nov. 7 in Portland
Tickets go on sale Friday for her Cross Insurance Arena show.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2015
Maine College of Art launching Bob Crewe Program
The program and space are funded by a $3 million gift in 2014 in memory of the songwriter whose career included hits for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2015
Actress Glenn Close, Idexx founder David Shaw divorce
Married for nine years, they were active in the Greater Portland community and maintained a home on Prouts Neck in Scarborough.
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