The fair continues through Sept. 28. The fairgrounds at 197 Blanchard Rd. are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
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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Power restored in Brunswick, Topsham area
At one point, more than 13,000 customers were without power
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Police seek suspect in Portland bank robbery
The man demanded money from a clerk, saying he had a weapon.
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York man killed in one of two Eliot crashes Saturday
The early morning fatal crash, which killed Zachary Brooks, 21, was at the corner of Beech and State roads.
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It’s time for the Cumberland County Fair
The 142nd edition of the agricultural fair opens Sunday and continues through Sept. 28 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
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Collins explains opposition to strike on Syria
Sen. Susan Collins says an attack would not work and would risk entangling the U.S. in Syria’s civil war.
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Death of Corinth man being investigated
Christopher Darner, 37, died in an incident that left another man with stab wounds.
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Fall forecast looking good
Fall should be brilliant for both leaf peeping and tourism in Maine. State forestry officials are expecting some of the most colorful foliage ever. Farmers say pumpkins are plumping up nicely in their fields. Bookings are strong at hotels and inns through next month. “Anecdotally we are hearing good things,” said Carolann Ouellette, director of […]
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Maine women complete London triathlon
Ann Dillon, 62, of North Yarmouth, and Beth Birch, 72, of New Gloucester didn’t place but they made it through the 2013 World Triathlon Series grand finals Friday.
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Falmouth sisters champion Walk to Defeat ALS
The teenagers get 200 relatives and friends to take part on behalf of their ailing father.