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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PublishedJuly 18, 2013
Maine actor, cast mates nominated for Emmy
Tim Simons, who grew up in Readfield, is one of seven regulars on the HBO show ‘Veep,’ nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2013
Maine chain moving on from ‘Marden’s Lady’
Karmo Sanders, who has portrayed slightly crazy Maine shopper Birdie Googins in Marden’s ads for five years, says the Maine chain has decided to no longer use her.
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PublishedJune 29, 2013
A signer of the times: Falmouth woman’s rap hands go viral
A deft American Sign Language interpreter at concerts and music festivals has many fans of her own.
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PublishedJune 29, 2013
Film recounts 16th Maine Regiment’s heroic stand
The half-hour documentary features ‘one of those untold stories’ from Gettysburg.
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PublishedJune 19, 2013
WMTW fires Portland TV news anchor Shannon Moss
After six years in the morning slot, Moss says she has no hard feelings and understands that change is part of the TV industry.
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PublishedMay 22, 2013
Maine woman’s summer trip: Cover One Direction
A Maine blogger will follow the British boy band around the U.S., report on its concerts and be paid to do so.
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PublishedMay 21, 2013
Portland to have ‘American Pie’ on July Fourth
Camden resident Don McLean will perform his iconic song and others at the city’s annual celebration.
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PublishedMay 8, 2013
Matt Nathanson, Tristan Prettyman to perform at L.L. Bean concert series
Other performers at the free concerts include Joshua Radin and Guster.
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PublishedMay 1, 2013
Portland author to appear on Travel Channel
Sarah Thomson will talk about ‘Mercy: The Last New England Vampire.’
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PublishedApril 11, 2013
For Mainer, run on ‘Survivor’ was thrill of a lifetime
Contestant Michael Snow, who was eliminated in this week’s episode, still counts himself lucky for the experience – even the shipworms.
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