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, 2012
Time Warner, WMTW blame each other as channel blackout continues
The only thing that either side is talking about in concrete terms — mostly online — is how it’s the other’s fault. While the negotiations and details of the dispute have been kept private, a battle is being waged about public perception.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2012
Time Warner, WMTW talks continue about blackout
The only thing that either side is talking about in concrete terms — mostly online — is how it’s the other’s fault. While the negotiations and details of the dispute have been kept private, a battle is being waged about public perception.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Channel 8 blackout: Time Warner unlikely to reimburse cable subscribers as WMTW dispute continues
Time Warner Cable says it probably won’t compensate subscribers for their loss of Portland’s ABC television affiliate during the cable provider’s dispute with the station’s owner.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Time Warner subscribers won’t see lower bills in WMTW blackout
Time Warner Cable says it probably won’t compensate subscribers for their loss of Portland’s ABC television affiliate during the cable provider’s dispute with the station’s owner.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
More Mumford tickets on sale today
The release of a new block of tickets is a way to ‘best serve’ Mumford fans, says the show’s promoter.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Time Warner cuts off ABC programming as contract squabble with WMTW Channel 8 continues
Time Warner Cable subscribers in central and southern Maine who want to watch shows on ABC might want to start looking for alternatives.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Central Maine Egg Festival celebrates life in Pittsfield
Some festivals have better slogan opportunities than most.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Time Warner/WMTW dispute means no ABC shows for much of area
Time Warner Cable subscribers in central and southern Maine who want to watch shows on ABC might want to start looking for alternatives.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2012
Egg festival offers a frying good time for all
Some festivals have better slogan opportunities than most.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2012
No resolution in sight as Time Warner drops WMTW in fee dispute
The blackout, a growing trend, forces viewers to find ABC shows elsewhere.
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