At the Down East Mushers Bowl, one truth is clear: ‘These dogs need to move’
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.
Pizza delivery driver injured in Standish crash
Jason Merrifield’s vehicle struck and severed a utility pole, police say.
Pedestrian struck, killed by SUV in Rockland
A Rockport man is arrested and charged with drunken driving and leaving the scene of a fatal accident, police say.
Massachusetts man killed in Bethel crash
Police are trying to determine what caused the single-car accident early Saturday morning.
Covered bridge between Windham and Gorham closed
Police say a snowplow may have damaged the structure.
More complaints filed in Limerick firewood scam
Eleven more people have came forward to say they paid for wood that was never delivered, the York County Sheriff’s Office says.
Woman, 72, whose car was hit by logging truck in critical condition
Police say the Massachusetts resident’s Honda sedan was broadsided by the fully loaded truck in Standish.
FairPoint strike hits 100th day
A snowstorm fails to dampen striking workers’ optimism as talks with the company continue.
Auburn man arrested for armed robbery
Police said Andrew Franco tried to rob the Rainbow Federal Credit Union and robbed Gowell’s Market at knife point.
Winter storm watch for many counties from Monday night to early Wednesday
A nor’easter could bring strong winds and at least a foot of snow.