Several radio stations have considered banning his songs in response to abuse allegations against the late singer that aired recently in the documentary ‘Leaving Neverland.’
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.
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Organizers say Old Port Festival has ‘achieved its mission’ so this year’s will be the last
Portland Downtown Executive Director Casey Gilbert announced Tuesday that the festival will be celebrated for the 46th and final time on June 9.
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Fallen Berwick firefighter is remembered as a hero
Capt. Joel Barnes is likely the first firefighter in Maine killed in the line of duty in more than 38 years, officials say.
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After his start in Portland bars, country musician Jay Bragg joins Alan Jackson’s tour
Before moving to Music City, Bragg made a name for himself in Maine playing covers as J. Biddy, then starting the bands This Way and North of Nashville.
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Indie film ‘Bone Cold’ starts shooting Thursday in rural York County
Los Angeles-based filmmaker Billy Hanson, a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School, is using Newfield and Parsonsfield as stand-ins for Ukraine in the horror movie involving two Navy SEALS.
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Planned Westbrook concert venue books first show
Shinedown plans to play at Rock Row’s temporary outdoor pavilion on June 29.
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Before trying for Broadway, prodigy formerly from Falmouth brings his musical to USM
Sam Carner is testing tweaks to his show ‘Unlock’d’ in the March production in Gorham.
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Stephen King announces new novel, TV series among string of projects
The prolific Bangor author announces his new novel ‘The Institute’ will come out in September, and a CBS series based on ‘The Stand’ is set to air next year.
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Led by John Bapst grad, Superorganism to play Portland in May
Orono Noguchi, who was named after the Maine town, is the lead singer of the band whose album was named among the top 50 last year by Rolling Stone.
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Crime thriller ‘Allagash’ to film in western Maine
The feature film starring Tom Berenger is set to be shot in March.