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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PublishedOctober 29, 2012
Green Day postpones Portland concert for singer’s rehab
“Obviously, the timing for this isn’t ideal, but Billie Joe’s well-being is our main concern,” said one band member.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2012
Even in Halloween mask sales, candidates face off
A national retailer links ‘victory’ at the cash register to victory in the presidential race — but skeptics say it’s not so.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2012
‘Amazing Race’ contestant from Maine
Being on the CBS globe-trotting reality show “The Amazing Race” was not the first time James Davis had been around the world. But it does mark one of the few international trips Davis has taken with his shirt on for substantial periods of time.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2012
‘World of Warcraft’ gamers puzzled by Republican attack on Lachowicz
Mick Pratt thinks drawing attention to a political candidate’s video gaming habit is sort of like telling folks not to vote for someone because they go to football games with their bodies painted New England Patriots’ colors.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2012
Slimmed-down Disney figures inspire backlash
Lydia Belden doesn’t want a skinny Minnie. The 17-year-old high school senior from Cape Elizabeth wants the Minnie Mouse she loved as a preschooler, the round little mouse who was cute and funny and made her feel good about herself.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2012
Dish TV keeps WGME — for now
WGME announced on its website Thursday morning that its owner, Sinclair Broadcast Group, has reached an “agreement in principle” with Dish Network on a new contract to allow Dish to carry Sinclair stations.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2012
Emmy nominations include Mainers
The list of nominees includes Cape Elizabeth resident Glenn Close as lead actress in “Damages,” and the comedy “Veep,” which features Readfield native Tim Simons.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2012
Time Warner, WMTW blame each other as channel blackout continues
The only thing that either side is talking about in concrete terms — mostly online — is how it’s the other’s fault. While the negotiations and details of the dispute have been kept private, a battle is being waged about public perception.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2012
Time Warner, WMTW talks continue about blackout
The only thing that either side is talking about in concrete terms — mostly online — is how it’s the other’s fault. While the negotiations and details of the dispute have been kept private, a battle is being waged about public perception.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012
Channel 8 blackout: Time Warner unlikely to reimburse cable subscribers as WMTW dispute continues
Time Warner Cable says it probably won’t compensate subscribers for their loss of Portland’s ABC television affiliate during the cable provider’s dispute with the station’s owner.
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