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.
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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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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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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Time Warner subscribers won’t see lower bills in WMTW blackout
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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More Mumford tickets on sale today
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Time Warner cuts off ABC programming as contract squabble with WMTW Channel 8 continues
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Central Maine Egg Festival celebrates life in Pittsfield
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Egg festival offers a frying good time for all
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No resolution in sight as Time Warner drops WMTW in fee dispute
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