Ray Routhier

Staff Writer

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.

Aziz Ansari adds second pop-up show at State Theatre after first one sells out

by Ray Routhier September 17, 2018September 18, 2018

The comedian was keeping a low profile after a sexual misconduct allegation but has emerged in recent months.

Local & State

Dozens stage ‘die-in’ at Portland City Hall to call attention to drug deaths

by Ray Routhier September 7, 2018September 8, 2018

The group numbers 57, the city’s toll last year from fatal opioid overdoses.

Local & State, News, Politics

LePage signs 4 bills aimed at improving child protection system

by Ray Routhier September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

The governor had proposed the measures, one of which would shift state policy away from family reunification and toward the best interests of the child.