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
July 9, 2015

MIFF to screen made in Maine film

Shot on Monhegan and in Augusta, ‘The Congressman’ is written by part-time islander Robert Mrazek.
Published
July 9, 2015

Farmington setting anchors Portland pair’s ‘Tumbledon’

Financing decision forced shoot of ‘love letter to Maine’ to be done in Massachusetts
Published
July 7, 2015

‘Save Salt’ group to meet with Salt Institute board Wednesday

The alumni-based group says it wants to stall the closure of the school long enough to come up with a long-term plan for its financial health.
Published
July 6, 2015

Maine native hangs hopes on ‘The Gallows’

The horror film starring  South Portland’s Ryan Shoos  will be released internationally Friday.
Published
July 5, 2015

Outdoor readings, discussions will celebrate Harper Lee’s new book

The July 14 event will be held in Portland’s Congress Square.
Published
June 17, 2015

Salt Institute’s demise may be tied to narrow focus, small student base

The 42-year-old documentary institute in Portland also was slow to adapt to trends and social media, some ex-students say.
Published
June 12, 2015

Portland musicians welcome new club – and sing praises of its manager

Ken Bell of The Big Easy, which closed in 2013, opens the Portland House of Music and Events on Friday.
Published
June 3, 2015

MPBN fixes transmission problem that knocked Portland radio station off air

The three-day shutdown highlights the public broadcasting network’s battle to maintain and replace aging equipment.
Published
June 2, 2015

Release dates set for Portland filmmakers’ ‘Tumbledown’

Though filmed in Massachusetts, the movie is a love letter to Desi Van Til’s hometown of Farmington.
Published
June 2, 2015

Science exhibition center to open on Portland waterfront

The Masssachusetts firm behind a ‘King Tut’ and other traveling exhibits will open the Portland Science Center as a family attraction on Maine Wharf.