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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PublishedJuly 10, 2016
Dozens collect water samples in effort to improve health of Casco Bay
Volunteers fan out to about 80 sites at the harbor and Fore River, hoping to find evidence of excessive nitrogen that may help pinpoint the source.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2016
Hundreds of Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan at gathering in Westbrook
The newly formed New England Arab American Organization hosts festivities marking the end of the holy month.
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PublishedJune 26, 2016
Dry spell has Maine growers going with the flow
And the conditions are not expected to change anytime soon.
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PublishedJune 26, 2016
Maine State Police investigate death of Greenville man
The 32-year-old died Saturday night after a fight at a camp on Moosehead Lake, police say.
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PublishedJune 25, 2016
Firefighters saved 10 cottages on Sheep Island, Maine Forest Service says
Dry conditions also cause a fire atop Mount Abram, and 15-20 acres burn in Washington County.
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PublishedJune 18, 2016
Thousands attend Pride Portland parade following Orlando shootings
Last weekend’s events in Florida boost participation in the annual parade, which salutes Maine’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Limington man charged with murder in death of neighbor
Police say Bruce Akers killed Doug Flint, whose family reported him missing Friday.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Old Port Festival brims with character
With vehicles on the sidelines, thousands of people roam the streets at the 43rd annual event.
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PublishedJune 12, 2016
Man taken into custody in Brunswick after 6-hour standoff
Police shut down Mere Point Road after the 35-year-old man fled into a house, threatening to kill himself with a gun.
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PublishedJune 11, 2016
Atlantic Cup sailors enjoy thrill of racing in Portland Harbor
A Spanish boat, Tales II, wins the competition of 40-foot-long monohulls after the final leg in Maine.
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