Augusta native and Maine Game Warden Troy Thibodeau says he’s not sure just what to expect when Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law” returns — especially since he’s going to be a featured character in the reality TV show.
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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‘Downton Abbey’ or Patriots? Hotline set up for Maine viewers
Maine Public Broadcasting hopes viewers can avoid drama when their hit TV show airs against the Patriots’ AFC title game on Sunday.
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Maine lobstermen subject of new HLN series
The new monthly series is called “American Journey” and will debut on Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Oscar nominee has Maine connection
Lamoine resident Steven Callahan – an author, shipwreck survivor and marine designer – was a key consultant on the epic shipwreck film “Life of Pi.”
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Many Mainers may not get Al Jazeera
Shortly after the announcement that Al Jazeera would buy the cable channel Current TV, Time Warner Cable, the state’s largest cable provider, announced that it would drop the channel immediately.
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Former Jefferson resident readies for ‘Amazing Race’ TV finale Sunday
Kitty O’Neill had a sense early on that her son was ready for bigger challenges, bigger opportunities, than those he was getting as a boy in the tiny town of Jefferson.
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Holiday table seating arrangements a blend of science, history
If you peer down to the head of your Thanksgiving dinner table on Thursday and think “There’s Grandpa, in his proper seat because he’s the head of the family,” then you’re not thinking deeply enough.
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MPBN ending “Down Memory Lane”
The popular nostalgia and music show has been on the air since 1979.
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Time Warner modem charge prompts two class-action lawsuits
When Cindy Peterson was told in October that she had to start paying $3.95 a month for a Time Warner Cable modem that she’s had in her home for years, it was the last straw.
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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.