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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PublishedJuly 10, 2018
Nicole Maines, who played big role in fight for transgender rights, will star in vampire flick
In the indie film ‘Bit,’ she plays a transgender teenager trying to fit in with feminist vampires.
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PublishedJune 30, 2018
About 2,000 people protest Trump immigration policies in front of Portland City Hall
Rallies are also held elsewhere in Maine, including Brunswick, Augusta, Farmington, Bangor and Bar Harbor.
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PublishedJune 28, 2018
After no luck on ‘The Bachelor,’ South Portland woman to be contestant on spin-off show
Chelsea Roy will compete on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ beginning in August.
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PublishedJune 20, 2018
The story of Lewiston’s diverse state soccer champs just might show up on Netflix
‘One Goal’ tells the story of how integrating Somali players onto the team helped it win the 2015 state championship and ease tension in the city surrounding the influx of immigrants.
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PublishedJune 17, 2018
Eight-year-old Wells girl shares the screen with Denzel Washington
‘The Equalizer 2,’ opening July 20, is the first film role for Rhys Olivia Cote, who plays a kidnapped girl.
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PublishedJune 17, 2018
Pesticide bans raise question: Can we manage garden pests without chemicals?
It’s more than just swapping out a chemical for an organic compound, experts say. You need to develop healthy soil – and to change your thinking.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
Ticketfly data breach shuts down Space Gallery’s online ticket sales
The website for the State Theatre, Port City Music Hall and Thompson’s Point was down over the weekend.
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PublishedMay 30, 2018
This photo of Acadia beat 16,000 entries to win contest celebrating national parks
The photo will appear on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
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PublishedMay 27, 2018
Heroes of Maine Comics Arts Festival don’t wear capes – they draw them
The event will bring 100 comics writers and artists to the Portland Public Library on Saturday, where fans can meet them and find out more about their work.
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PublishedMay 21, 2018
Portland woman cracks top 10 in Miss USA contest
Miss Maine USA Marina Gray survives two rounds of elimination in the national pageant, which is won by a Nebraskan.
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