Hundreds of surfers from across the country show up for the second annual Surf Re-Evolution festival in York
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
Man jailed for throwing brick into Portland Police Station
The man complained he’d been accosted for wearing a Yankees hat.
Conditions perfect for York surfing festival
Big swells from a tropical storm and a rising tide create good conditions for surfing at Long Sands Beach.
UFO believers share close encounters
The Gorham conference includes speakers who say they have been abducted by extraterrestrials.
UNE visitor killed in car crash in Biddeford
The driver is charged with manslaughter and operating under the influence.
Medical marijuana fest draws healthy amount of interest
The event at Deering Oaks includes booths, craft dealers, a massage station and a busy food concession.
Two boats collide off North Haven
No one was hurt when a fishing boat collided with a ferry Friday night.
Ten-year-old unlikely to face trial, lawyers say
Prosecutors may pursue the case in the courts to remain involved in what happens to the child.
Two rescued from capsized boat off Nubble Light
The two are being evaluated but appear not to be seriously hurt.
A run for the families of the fallen
An annual run honors the 81 troops with ties to Maine who have died in combat since Sept. 11, 2001.