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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PublishedMay 1, 2012
Activist teen from Waterville targets magazine about images of young women
A 14-year-old girl from Waterville has convinced more than 7,000 people to sign her online petition aimed at convincing Seventeen Magazine to do more to promote positive body images among its readers.
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PublishedApril 30, 2012
Waterville teen presses Seventeen Magazine to change its ways
Julia Bluhm wrote the petition that went online at Change.org on April 19, and it garnered more than 7,000 signatures by Monday.
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PublishedApril 17, 2012
New business in Portland aims to pedal pedestrians about town
PORTLAND — A fleet of bicycle taxis — pedicabs they’re called — is scheduled to be roaming Portland’s downtown and Old Port areas this summer looking for tourists and others in search of a gasoline-free lift.
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PublishedApril 17, 2012
Pedicabs to roam the city’s streets
PORTLAND — A fleet of bicycle taxis — pedicabs they’re called — is scheduled to be roaming Portland’s downtown and Old Port areas this summer looking for tourists and others in search of a gasoline-free lift.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2012
Will ‘Bully’ find its way to Maine cinemas?
The controversial documentary opens Friday with no rating — though we may be waiting on distributors to see the film here.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
Governor has MPBN execs scrambling
Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate all state funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has network officials scrambling to convince state legislators the money is crucial to the public broadcaster’s mission, and has longtime MPBN listeners and viewers angry and ready to take action.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
MPBN officials scramble to keep funding secure
Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to eliminate all state funding for the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has network officials scrambling to convince state legislators the money is crucial to the public broadcaster’s mission, and has longtime MPBN listeners and viewers angry and ready to take action.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2012
Attracting shows to Cumberland County Civic Center a challenge
Will a shiny new lobby and bigger loading docks bring the likes of Lady Gaga or Madonna to the Cumberland County Civic Center?
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012
Teen going from Greely to Grammys
Thanks to having to wear braces on his teeth, Myles Nuzzi of Cumberland will get a chance to sing for the biggest names in the music business this week during events related to the Grammy Awards.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2012
Greely student ready for Grammy Awards
Thanks to having to wear braces on his teeth, Myles Nuzzi of Cumberland will get a chance to sing for the biggest names in the music business this week during events related to the Grammy Awards.
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