Hundreds of college students are awarded diplomas at ceremonies across the state.
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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In rite of spring, Mainer trucks bees from Georgia to a Yarmouth rest stop
Backyard beekeepers meet him at the Route 1 rest stop, eager to replenish their hives after a hard winter.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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Bicycle enthusiasts find new wheels at annual swap in Portland
Hundreds turn out for the Great Maine Bike Swap at the University of Southern Maine.
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Story of wandering pygmy goats in Belfast goes viral
A police officer makes sure the kids are all right, giving them a ride in his cruiser until their owners are found.
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About 1,000 join March for Science in downtown Portland
The rally was one of more than 600 simultaneous events held around the globe Saturday in support of scientific research.
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Despite civil war back home, Sudanese community marks joyous Easter in Maine
More than 200 immigrants, and their American-born children, celebrate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
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Boothbay student calls water project empowering
Lilly Sherburne, 16, was concerned about access to clean water and was shocked to find the water at school had high lead levels.
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Trump opponents hold dual rallies in Portland
Protesters gather at Portland City Hall and Deering Oaks to call for the release of Trump’s tax returns and to oppose his immigration policies.
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Mother hopes sculpture at Maine Med will encourage organ donation
The ‘Tree of Life’ will be unveiled at the Portland hospital on Tuesday.