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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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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Cinemagic closes theaters permanently, leaving more than 30 movie screens in southern Maine dark
Cinemagic will not reopen its 8 theaters in New England, including multiplexes in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland, but other theater operators believe moviegoing will make a comeback.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Three-course meal to go? That’s one of the options during this year’s Maine Restaurant Week
During the pandemic, the focus will be on what restaurants are offering, including some three-course dinners for takeout and outdoor or indoor dining.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Yarmouth Clam Festival canceled for second year in a row
Festival organizers decided the July celebration could not go on as scheduled.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Stormy weather cancels Tuesday vaccine clinics
MaineHealth will close or delay the openings of vaccine clinics around the state Tuesday because of predicted snow and sleet.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Old Orchard Beach man killed in Massachusetts crash
Joshua Avery, 42, died after a crash early Sunday on I-495 in Tewksbury.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Monday’s COVID-19 case count continues to remain low, Maine CDC reports
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday reported 150 new cases and no deaths.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2021
Where to take a mid-winter getaway without leaving Maine
Take a break from the pandemic by visiting a different area of the state, whether your thing is scenic drives and small-town charm, or skiing, hiking and snowmobiling.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2021
In months of isolation, has the pandemic made the heart grow fonder?
Social isolation has slowed romance for some, by putting off weddings and making dating difficult, but it’s also intensified relationships, for better or for worse, pushing others to tie the knot or seek professional help.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
‘Alone’ winner from Maine brings his slingshot to new TV competition
Zachary Fowler of Union won $500,000 on the History Channel’s ‘Alone,’ and Thursday he’ll try for $100,000 on TBS’ ‘Go-Big Show’ by wielding a slingshot.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Safe ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, out and at home
Virtual and socially distant options for marking the occasion in Maine include artist-made love notes, romantic music, goat hikes, rom-coms and upscale takeout.
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Speed, icy road conditions factored into deadly crash in Sandy River Plantation, police report says
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Gardiner city councilor says she’s being ‘poor-shamed,’ won’t resign over unpaid taxes
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Augusta may declare 2 homes, commercial garage ‘dangerous’
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Waterville police search for man who robbed Walgreens
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Maine town unanimously supports anti-masking resolution, citing American Disabilities Act