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 3, 2022
Find the Maine foliage drive that’s right for you
Whether you’re into covered bridges, pumpkin patches, history or art, there’s a route that suits your interests.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2022
Marriage proposals make Fryeburg a fair to remember for these couples
Future grooms have proposed during a helicopter ride, on the Ferris wheel and at the truck-pulling event.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2022
Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine
Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2022
Fair lovers have something in common this fall, after a three-year wait
The Common Ground Country Fair in Unity will be held for the first time since 2019 – one of several Maine fairs in September and October.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Allagash Brewing to move tasting room to Scarborough in 2024
The Portland-based craft brewery has purchased land at The Downs mixed-use development, on the site of a former horse racing track.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Thunderstorm sets rain record, knocks out power on Peaks Island
The storm delivered a record rainfall of 1.52 inches at the Portland Jetport.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Free tuition program helps boost enrollment at Maine community colleges
Fall enrollment is up 12 percent over last year, according to early figures released Friday.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2022
Hannibal Hamlin bash spotlights Lincoln’s vice president, and a town rich in 19th-century charm
A celebration Saturday in Paris Hill calls attention to the often-overlooked village where Abraham Lincoln’s first vice president was born.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2022
He can turn anything into a drum, and Hollywood has taken notice
Maine percussionist W.F. Quinn Smith’s creativity and use of found objects as instruments has helped him build a long career as a recording and touring musician, for everyone from Disney to Daft Punk.
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