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 11, 2016
Pokémon Go craze gets Mainers outdoors – to stare at their phones
The augmented reality game is drawing people out in huge numbers nationwide, but some worry that it will drive folks to distraction.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Camden film festival takes on a year-round mission
The Points North Institute will organize retreats, residencies, workshops and fellowships to help documentary filmmakers, while continuing to run the popular film festival.
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PublishedJune 23, 2016
As sundial enthusiasts convene in Portland, hunt is on for a notable specimen
But the inventor’s improved version of the timepiece has been elusive despite extensive efforts to learn its location.
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PublishedJune 16, 2016
WGAN co-host Mike Violette leaves Portland station after more than 12 years
Station officials aren’t saying yet who might replace him, but an announcement about the station’s new morning line-up will be made on-air at 5 p.m. Friday.
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PublishedJune 5, 2016
Katy Perry’s moving to Maine?! No, actually. Fake news strikes again
‘Fantasy’ news sites are part of the internet landscape, making money by circulating false stories that entice readers while making it harder to tell fact from fiction.
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PublishedMay 27, 2016
Chronicler of war stories from Boothbay-area veterans to release books, host party
After thousands of interviews, Sarah Sherman McGrail self-publishes a two-volume set honoring those who served in Korea and Vietnam. And this Memorial Day weekend, she’ll welcome them home with a USO-style party.
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PublishedMay 20, 2016
MPBN adds Portland station to its new classical music network
The new station will be heard on 104.1 FM and should be operating by Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 20, 2016
MPBN to launch separate classical music radio service in May
The new Maine Public Classical service is aimed at satisfying both niche listeners and those who want more news and information on Maine Public Radio.
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PublishedApril 14, 2016
Meteorologist Joe Cupo retiring from WCSH after 37 years
Cupo, who came to Channel 6 in 1979, is one of Maine’s best-known TV weathercasters.
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PublishedApril 12, 2016
Student in pro-Trump hat sets off taunting, dialogue at South Portland High
Sophomore Connor Mullen expected classmates to hassle him, but when staff members joined in he decided to defend his free-speech rights.
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