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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.
Posted inLocal & State
Snowmobile accidents kill woman in Norway, teen in Poland
The Maine Warden Service warns operators to be careful as traffic will be increasing this vacation week.
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One person shot, one arrested in Windham
Keith Seglar, 30, faces two counts of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Two SAD 75 school board members resign, say they ‘no longer’ have panel’s trust
The members, both from Harpswell, suggest an impaired relationship with the board in the Topsham-based district.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Snowmobilers rescued from Sebec Lake, 1 treated for hypothermia
Both men who fell into the water Saturday managed to get out, and one drove off to an unoccupied camp to find warmth.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Lebanon convenience store robbed at gunpoint
The suspect is described as a white man, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and 170 pounds.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Three days early, Westbrook celebrates Chinese New Year
Hundreds usher in the Year of the Pig with food, music and dance.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she wants to hear from Trump’s former lawyer
The Senate Intelligence Committee, of which Maine’s senior senator is a member, subpoenaed Michael Cohen last week to make him address false statements he made to Congress.
Posted inLocal & State
Scarborough teen who had gone missing now found
Alicia Thibeau, 15, went missing from Scarborough High School on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hannaford peaches recalled in Maine
The fruit was included in a larger recall prompted by potential listeria contamination.