Ray Routhier – Page 44 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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.

Maine

Uncle Andy’s Diner to close after 66 years in South Portland

by Ray Routhier May 8, 2020May 11, 2020

Owner Dennis Fogg says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

WGAN weekend host John McDonald fired after 25 years

by Ray Routhier April 29, 2020April 30, 2020

McDonald, 75, is the second longtime host the AM station has released in the past month.

Maine, Schools & Education

New TV show on Maine Public aims to help remote learners

by Ray Routhier April 27, 2020April 28, 2020

‘The Learning Space,’ featuring lessons from Maine teachers, is airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m.

Maine, News

Lack of clarity about mask-wearing causing a face-off

by Ray Routhier April 26, 2020April 27, 2020

People’s decisions to wear or not wear a face covering during the COVID-19 pandemic has created anger and defiance in some, but a feeling of solidarity in others.

Maine

Take a tip from Mainers who lived in isolation long before coronavirus

by Ray Routhier April 19, 2020April 20, 2020

We might all gain perspective from the experiences of ‘North Pond Hermit’ Christopher Knight, Donn Fendler of “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” or Burt Shavitz of Burt’s Bees.