Ray Routhier – Page 63 – Centralmaine.com

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.

Baseball fans balk at ‘bizarre’ new rule in minor leagues to prevent super-long games

by RAY ROUTHIER March 14, 2018March 15, 2018

A runner will start at second base when teams come to bat in extra innings, to end games faster. Critics fear the rule will be adopted by the major leagues.

Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine high school students to join national walkout for gun control

by Ray Routhier March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

Inspired by the activism of survivors of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, many of Maine’s organizers are top students who’ve been involved in other social issues.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Now on tour with ‘Hamilton,’ Maine native makes his way up in musical theater

by Ray Routhier March 4, 2018March 3, 2018

Sam Bagala, 26, who grew up in Gray, started his career as a teenager at Maine State Music Theatre.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Student robot makers calibrate their skills at statewide tournament

by Ray Routhier March 3, 2018March 5, 2018

Six teams earn trips to the world championship, but it’s mostly about what the students learn, a judge says.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Man in stolen front-end loader forced train to make emergency stop, police say

by Ray Routhier March 3, 2018March 5, 2018

Police say 2 trains narrowly missed hitting Charles Ayres, 45. who was driving near the tracks in Falmouth.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

In a #MeToo world, dating is a whole new game for many Mainers

by Ray Routhier February 25, 2018February 26, 2018

The newly heightened awareness of sexual misbehavior has altered the ways men and women interact – and even how they talk about those interactions. Ready or not, a powerful social imperative asks everyone to evolve.