Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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PublishedApril 21, 2024
‘Tumbledown’ filmmaking couple’s latest baby is a play about fertility struggles
Set in Portland, ‘Childish’ was written by Desi Van Til and will be directed by her husband, Sean Mewshaw. It opens May 8 at Space.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
How you can help Julia Gagnon advance on ‘American Idol’
Voting for American Idol takes place during each coast-to-coast live show and closes during the final commercial break.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
From our archives: On the 25th anniversary of ‘Carrie,’ a look at Stephen King’s influential career
By 1999, the prolific Maine author had made a significant impact on the publishing and film industries, not to mention his readers.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
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PublishedApril 5, 2024
I’ve covered Stephen King for most of his career. Here’s what I’ve learned.
On the 50th anniversary of King’s first book, ‘Carrie,’ features writer Ray Routhier shares some tales from his more than 25 years of covering the author for the Press Herald.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
Looking for ways to watch the eclipse? We’ve got you (totally) covered.
All you need to know about when, where and how to see the April 8 solar eclipse, plus events happening from southern Maine to Aroostook County, starting this week.
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PublishedApril 1, 2024
If you’re headed to Rangeley for the eclipse, here’s what else to do while you’re there
There are lots of eclipse activities, but also places to shop, dine and explore nature.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2024
Hundreds rally in Portland, calling for immediate and permanent cease-fire in Gaza
Maine Coalition for Palestine calls on Maine’s state and federal representatives to push for an end to the violence that began in October.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
When can you watch Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon on ‘American Idol’ next?
Gagnon’s platinum ticket allows her to skip the first round of Hollywood Week competition, airing Sunday. But on Monday’s show, she’ll likely find out if she’s one of the top 24 singers competing for the rest of the season.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
Maine places inspired new novels by 2 Colby professors
‘Discipline’ by Debra Spark and ‘Bad Animals’ by Sarah Braunstein both came out this month. The teaching colleagues are holding a joint book launch event Thursday in Portland.
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