Sailors have to wait a bit before they get the natural power to race across Portland Harbor.
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.
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Man arrested in connection with Gorham group home fire
Jeremy Crouse, 30, was arrested shortly after the fire started Friday night.
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Portland Harborfest regatta under way
About 50 boats are taking part in the race Saturday. Lobster boat races are scheduled for Sunday.
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Lobstermen say deal alters little
Maine lobstermen don’t expect much change in prices from an agreement reached by counterparts in Canada.
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Rain doesn’t dampen Art in the Park show
Crowds turn out despite the weather for the event at Mill Creek Park in South Portland.
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Sen. Susan Collins gets married in her hometown
The Maine lawmaker weds her longtime friend and mentor, Thomas Daffron, in a low-key ceremony in Caribou.
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GOP leaders applaud Romney running mate
Maine Democrats take a predictably dim view of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s economic blueprint.
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Post-Mumford & Sons, cleaners head for the hillside
It’s ‘a total mess’ of trash and personal items, much like after the July 4th fireworks.
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Mumford & Sons concert cleanup starts
The city is being reimbursed for all expenses generated by the concert that drew 15,000 people.
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Artists turn Cape Elizabeth into vibrant scene
The land trust’s annual event benefits a campaign to save more of the Robinson Woods.