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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PublishedOctober 17, 2019
Maine influences shine through in new film ‘The Lighthouse’
Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2019
Small-town Maine makes the perfect setting for cozy murder mysteries
There’s no gore in this growing sub-genre of good, clean killings among quaint surroundings.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2019
‘Restaurant: Impossible’ returning to Uncle Andy’s next week
The South Portland diner got a makeover in 2014 from the Food Network show, and Monday the crew is coming back to see how things are going.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2019
Illustrators draw inspiration from Peaks Island retreats
The Illustration Institute has brought more than 50 illustrators from around the world to its residency program, made possible by donated property, over the past three years.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Maine singer-songwriter Amy Allen gets a recording deal
After writing hits for Halsey and Selena Gomez, the Windham native will record her own songs for Warner Music.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2019
Mainers remember the summer of ’69 – like it was yesterday
The 50th anniversaries of the moon landing and Woodstock remind us how much the events of that extraordinary season affected us.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Midcoast mystery writer keeps unleashing his passion for dogs
David Rosenfelt, who has rescued hundreds of dogs with his wife, is known for his Andy Carpenter mysteries, about a crime-solving lawyer and his dog.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2019
Get on board with these themed summer cruises
Enjoy wine, music and sunsets while coasting on Casco Bay and beyond.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2019
Portland Pops brings music back to city’s fireworks fest
The Portland Symphony Orchestra returns to the city’s Fourth of July fireworks event on the Eastern Promenade after a year’s absence.
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PublishedJune 22, 2019
Falmouth Chihuahua places 3rd in World’s Ugliest Dog Contest
Tostito, a 14-year-old with no teeth or lower jaw, also shows his inner beauty by nabbing the contest’s Spirit Award.
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