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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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Maine rappers take the stage at Mayo Street Arts
Portland rapper Shine will lead a lineup of local performers at the venue’s New Starz show Saturday.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2022
Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ makes his TV debut next month
Based on the comic strip by Lincoln Peirce of Portland, the show will air on Paramount Plus.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2022
Let authors come to you at these virtual book talks
With COVID surging and cold weather here, many libraries and bookstores this month are offering online events with authors from Maine and away.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2021
Twin sisters who grew up dancing in Gorham now part of ‘West Side Story’s’ legacy
Leigh-Ann and Sara Esty, who have danced professionally in ballets and on Broadway, are featured in the new film’s gym dance scene.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2021
Maine actor Matthew Delamater raises the bar on his career with new Clooney film
After years of bit parts in TV and films, the Bridgton-based actor has a key role in director George Clooney’s upcoming film ‘The Tender Bar,’ which stars Ben Affleck.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Supreme Court denies Maine Lobstering Union’s request to reopen closed area
The union’s members don’t know what legal steps they might take until they discuss the ruling with their legal team.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2021
Actress who grew up in Waldo – without TV – now starring in a Hallmark Christmas movie
Heather Hemmens says her off-the-grid childhood helped her get the roles she has now, in Hallmark Channel’s ‘Christmas in My Heart’ and on the CW Network series ‘Roswell, New Mexico.’
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PublishedNovember 14, 2021
New record set Sunday for COVID hospitalizations in Maine
The state’s 249 hospitalizations surpass the previous high of 248 set Friday. The number of patients in critical care has also increased.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2021
Native authors share their culture through stories about Indigenous people in Maine
New books from the viewpoint of Maine’s Native peoples are out this year, and librarians are putting a focus on the subject area, including compiling reading lists.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2021
In latest pivot, Salt Institute adds a focus on podcasting
The school for documentary-making, now part of Maine College of Art & Design, continues to forge its future by adapting.
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