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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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Maine Maritime sailors – best in the U.S. – will unfurl skills and attitude in France
An American school last won the world title in 1990, but the team from Castine must first raise $50,000.
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Police hope 11 arrests deter prostitution
Officials concerned about a rise in suburban sex trafficking conduct a Web sting, charging seven men and four women.
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11 arrested in Cumberland County prostitution sting
Four women and seven men were arrested on various charges in a countywide prostitution sting.
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Police, merchants on gang alert after brawl
Police say they have stepped up their patrols, and the Portland Downtown District merchants association has urged business owners to be vigilant in efforts to control gang-related activity.
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Battle of the bugs
In the war the state expects to wage against the tree-killing emerald ash borer, a native wasp has a prominent role on the front lines.
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Cleanup funds helping state repurpose contaminated sites
Earlier this summer, a fence went up around the Keddy Mill site in South Windham Village. Access to the crumbling mill building was restricted, and a meeting was scheduled to inform area residents of the low-level but widespread toxic contamination discovered in their midst. The news for Keddy Mill, where owner HRC Village at Little […]
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Grocers see benefits of green certification
A state grocer certification program rewards energy-efficiency, which in turn cuts costs for businesses.
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Regulators seek input in lobster rules change
At the heart of proposed rules are costly changes to prevent endangered whales from getting caught in trap lines.