Alexander Mudgett, 19, died in the blaze early Saturday on Ben Gilpatrick Road, and four others escaped.
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 inCops & Courts
Two arrested following police chase that began in Limerick
The chase started on Sokokis Trail in Limerick and ended in the woods in Waterboro.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Kennebunkport pays homage to a fellow townsman
George H.W. Bush was an active member in the seaside community, where well-wishers gathered Saturday to pay their respects to the 41st president.
Posted inLocal & State
Bush remembered for leadership, patriotism, generosity
Elected officials and prominent figures in Maine’s public life mourn the former president and offer words of condolence to his family.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Oronde Cruger
Sexual assault prevention program manager makes people think differently.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wounded hunter in fair condition at Portland hospital
Joshua Stark, 25, of Sabattus was shot in the hip while hunting in Topsham on Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State
Sabattus man wounded while hunting in Topsham
His girlfriend slipped on ice, discharging her shotgun, the Maine Warden Service says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Secretary of state says Poliquin campaign’s charges could erode confidence in voting system
Matthew Dunlap defends his office’s procedures as the campaign and Maine Republican Party release photos purporting to show unsecured ballot boxes sent to Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Elderly veterans honored at ceremony in Westbrook
Officials, family and friends tell 39 seniors at a care facility in Westbrook that they’re proud of and grateful for their service.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Body of missing hunter found in New Portland
Todd Babula, 59, of Portsmouth, N.H., owned a camp in the Somerset County town.