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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PublishedSeptember 16, 2015
Circus Conservatory of America to leave building on Thompson’s Point
The director says the board wants to focus on becoming a degree-granting institution and hopes to return to the $100 million redevelopment project.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2015
Portland illustrator draws ‘Berniemojis’ as an expression of his politics
Scott Nash’s free app features 12 images of Bernie Sanders that have caught the attention of the independent’s campaign.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2015
Maine furniture maker Thos. Moser to provide chairs for Pope’s Philadelphia visit
Pope Francis and four cardinals will sit in Moser’s Catena armchairs.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2015
Falmouth’s Cop Camp gives kids a feel for the real deal
It’s a rare opportunity for youths to spend a week with police learning the jobs they do, such as training dogs, gathering evidence and diffusing bombs.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2015
Portland Science Center to open this month with ‘Body Worlds’ exhibit
The new attraction on the waterfront will debut with a world-famous display that uses real remains to show the inner workings of humans.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2015
Circus that had fatal N.H. tent accident is still coming to Maine
Walker International Events will hold open-air shows, rather than shows in a tent, in Sanford on Sunday.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2015
Circus at center of fatal N.H. tent collapse coming to Maine
Two performances are scheduled next week in Sanford and four in Hiram.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2015
Maine man’s low-tech political signs get high-tech exposure, and uproar ensues
The Boothbay Harbor resident’s messages about personal freedom and gun rights take on a whole new life when they’re suddenly posted on Facebook.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2015
Maine magician Norman Ng makes magic by nurturing young son’s love for machines
Ng will demonstrate his skills on tonight’s episode of the CW TV show ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us.’
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PublishedJuly 22, 2015
Salt Institute may merge with larger institution, alumni say
The Portland-based documentary studies program is scheduled to close in September.
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