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.

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April 7, 2015

Update: Music keeps lifting Farmington man who has rare condition

Since our story and video about him appeared a year ago, Nick Stanley has continued to enjoy in-home musical performances. Watch the video from March 2014.
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April 3, 2015

Musica de Filia is auctioning dress worn by Anna Kendrick as member of choir

The Maine-based group will use the money to help pay for its choir festival concert in New York City.
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March 26, 2015

Aerosmith drummer pounds the pavement in Maine to promote his coffee

Joey Kramer stops at St. Joseph’s College and planned several other stops.
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March 25, 2015

Dan Foley of Gorham advances as ‘Survivor’ field shrinks

The 48-year-old postal worker held a viewing party Wednesday night at Binga’s Stadium in Portland.
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March 24, 2015

Ingrid Michaelson to be Thompson’s Point’s first outdoor concert, on June 28

Tedeschi Trucks Band will play Maine State Pier in Portland on July 24
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March 24, 2015

Bumper crop of outdoor summer concerts slated for Portland

Fourteen shows are already scheduled at the Maine State Pier and Thompson’s Point, and some are expected on the Eastern Promenade as well.
Published
March 18, 2015

Gorham’s Dan Foley moves on to next week in ‘Survivor’

The 48-year-old postal worker holds a viewing party at Thatcher’s Restaurant & Sports Pub in South Portland so his friends and fans can watch him on the show.
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March 16, 2015

Portland filmmakers to debut ‘Tumbledown,’ a love story set in Maine, at Tribeca Film Festival

The film was made by Desiree Van Til, who wrote the screenplay, and Sean Mewshaw, who directed.
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March 11, 2015

Gorham’s Dan Foley survives another week on ‘Survivor’

After three episodes, the 48-year-old postal worker remains in the running for the show’s $1 million prize.
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March 8, 2015

Maine College of Art offers yearly scholarships to MAMM SLAM winners

The competition of teen rock musicians, organized by the Maine Academy of Modern Music, will be held in Portland from April 11 through May 9.