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 3, 2022
Resolve to learn something new in 2022 with these lessons for body and mind
There are fun ways all around Maine to improve yourself, including hula hoop classes, ice skating lessons, pickleball and poetry workshops.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Don’t want to stay home all Christmas Day? Here’s what you can do
There are things to do and places to go on Christmas around Maine, including L.L. Bean, movie theaters, holiday light shows, a play, restaurants and bars.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2021
Light up your life with these holiday displays around Maine
With the winter solstice fast approaching, it’s time to see the lights in Portland, Cumberland, Westbrook, Boothbay and Winthrop.
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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 6, 2021
Maine Mariners and Maine Celtics are back in the business of family fun
After missing all of last season, both of Portland’s professional winter sports teams are back, providing a fun night out for the family.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Reaction to ‘American Pie’ singer’s tweet about gift from Taylor Swift ignores domestic abuse plea
Don McLean, who lives in Camden, says the pop star sent him flowers and a note after breaking his record for the longest song to hit No. 1 on music charts.
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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 15, 2021
Avoid the supply chain at these holiday craft fairs in Maine
The perfect gift might already be in reach, at an upcoming church craft fair or fine art sale.
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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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