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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PublishedMarch 10, 2018
Lincoln County sheriff investigating shooting
Police say there is no threat to public safety.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2018
Pedestrian hit, killed on outer Congress Street by city-owned truck
The road was shut down for more than five hours and the 58-year-old man’s name has not yet been released.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
Storm-driven high tides pummel Maine coast for 3rd day
Authorities report significant damage to structures, sea walls, sand dunes and streets in York County.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2018
Coast Guard ends search after kayak is found adrift during nor’easter
An empty red 2-person kayak washed up on rocks off Willard Beach Saturday, triggering the search.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Employee at Dixfield sawmill killed in work-related accident
Christoper Pineau, 38, of Fayette died Saturday as he was performing maintenance on a log yard crane, Irving Forest Products says.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Portland schools allow students to participate in March 14 gun violence walkout
Superintendent Xavier Botana informs families and staffers that older students will be allowed to take part in the nationwide event, regardless of their stands on the issues.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Nor’easter leaves behind more coastal flooding in southern Maine
The storm was ‘still churning’ out to sea Saturday night, but winds will weaken Sunday, the National Weather Service says.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Coast Guard locates one owner, searches for another after boats found adrift
A kayak washes up in South Portland and a sailboat washes up in Rockland.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2018
Second snowmobiler this week hurt hitting pressure ridge on Rangeley ice
The Maine Warden Service says there have been several other snowmobile incidents involving pressure ridges on lakes and ponds in the past few weeks.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2018
Marshall ‘Jack’ Gibson, Maine philanthropist and businessman, dies at 88
The real estate developer and former paving company owner gave millions to Maine Med and scores of other causes. He liked to live quietly, drove a 2008 Lexus and never left the house without buffing his shoes.
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