The fire was started by an unattended candle.
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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Man, woman killed in Jonesport car crash
The two were not wearing seat belts when their car crashed early Saturday morning, state police say.
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Portland, Westbrook police investigate drive-by shootings
Police in Portland and Westbrook aren’t sure if the two incidents early Sunday morning are related.
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Topsham police investigating mail theft
Someone may have taken checks and gift cards from Christmas cards in mailboxes on River and Meadow roads.
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Mood calm at Kittery outlet stores as Christmas nears
With four days to go until the big day, shoppers said they were relaxed and having a good time.
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Fryeburg man arrested after he tries to elude police
The man, wanted on several arrest warrants, ran into his house, jumped out of a second-floor window and hid under his house to avoid police.
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Man wanted for Massachusetts bank robberies arrested in South Portland
Police said he was arrested without incident at Landry Circle.
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Two families displaced by Freeport fire
A cat and dog die but no people are injured as a smoke detector alerts occupants in the building.
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Blaze that gutted Wells transfer station under investigation
A smoky fire early Sunday morning also destroyed several pieces of equipment, including the town’s trash compactor.
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Waldoboro man killed in Warren crash
The victim, 71, died when his car failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck.