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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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Unleashed dogs face uncertain future at Baxter Woods
The city is considering whether to require that dogs be on a leash at the popular wooded park in Portland.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Hundreds bid farewell to Westbrook native killed in Arkansas
Shawn Mckeough Jr., 23, a member of the Air Force who was shot and killed while trying to stop an armed robbery, is honored and laid to rest in his hometown.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Woman struck by car in Portland seriously injured
The incident occurred Friday night on Franklin Street, police say.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Portland hires new assistant superintendent of schools
Aaron Townsend is taking over from Jeanne Crocker, who is retiring at the end of the school year.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Two arrested in Lewiston drug bust
Police say they confiscated more than 100 grams each of heroin and cocaine, Xanax, $2,800 in cash and firearms.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Maine Maple Sunday a sweet success at Buxton farm
The sap is down but the sweetness is up, says the operator of the Dunn Family Farm.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Maine seaweed products startup takes $100,000 prize
Ocean’s Balance of Cape Elizabeth is chosen from a field of 60.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2019
Fire destroys house in Bowdoinham
A neighbor reported the blaze at a Ridge Road home.
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PublishedMarch 23, 2019
Electrical fire on boat in Portland kills 2 dogs
The blaze was caused by an overloaded power strip, the deputy fire chief says.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2019
Maine high school jazz fest red hot and cool
Forty high schools from across the state compete at South Portland High School.
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