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 10, 2020
With help from his home state, Maine native brings icy thriller to the big stream
Shot last winter around the Bethel and Rumford areas, ‘Blood and Money,’ starring Tom Berenger, will be on cable and streaming services Friday.
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PublishedMay 8, 2020
Uncle Andy’s Diner to close after 66 years in South Portland
Owner Dennis Fogg says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.
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PublishedApril 29, 2020
WGAN weekend host John McDonald fired after 25 years
McDonald, 75, is the second longtime host the AM station has released in the past month.
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PublishedApril 27, 2020
New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners
‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
Lack of clarity about mask-wearing causing a face-off
People’s decisions to wear or not wear a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic has created anger and defiance in some, but a feeling of solidarity in others.
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PublishedApril 19, 2020
Take a tip from Mainers who lived in isolation long before coronavirus
We might all gain perspective from the experiences of ‘North Pond Hermit’ Christopher Knight, Donn Fendler of “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” or Burt Shavitz of Burt’s Bees.
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PublishedApril 6, 2020
Seed sales soar as Mainers put down roots at home
Amid fears of food availability and looking for ways to feel useful, Mainers are taking to gardening in a big way.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Governor orders travelers to self-quarantine, suspends all lodging businesses
The executive order requires anyone traveling from out of state to Maine to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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PublishedApril 1, 2020
Freeport woman to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ fulfilling lifelong goal
Tiffany Eisenhauer, a physician assistant, will appear on the famed game show Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It’s seen locally on Portland station WMTW.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2020
Harpswell and its residents get their close-up in ‘Blow the Man Down’
The murder mystery was shot all over town, including Cundy’s Harbor and Orr’s and Bailey islands, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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