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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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Man charged with drunken driving after mother of 4 is struck, killed in Gray
Samantha Rinaldi, 40, of Gray died at a Portland hospital; the man accused of hitting her, Jay Westra, 58, of North Yarmouth, is the widower of the schoolteacher who went missing for six days before her body was found last fall.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Woman killed after being struck by car in Gray
The driver of the vehicle was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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PublishedApril 27, 2019
Mainers take part in Drug Take-Back Day
They drop off their unwanted drugs for safe disposal during an event at Back Cove in Portland.
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PublishedApril 27, 2019
Heavy rain swells rivers and streams in southern, central Maine
There was minor flooding on the Kennebec River in Skowhegan and the Presumpscot River in Westbrook.
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PublishedApril 27, 2019
Presque Isle police seek help to find 2 missing boys
Police believe they were taken out of state against their will.
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PublishedApril 21, 2019
Sudanese Catholics celebrate Easter in Portland
Immigrants from the war-torn African country take part in a traditional Azande Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
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PublishedApril 21, 2019
Danger of river floods in Maine to last through Monday
The most severe flooding is expected in Aroostook County, but the Kennebec River went over its banks in the Augusta area on Sunday, and the Saco River crested late Saturday.
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PublishedApril 13, 2019
Portland police dog tracks domestic violence suspect
George McQuillar, 64, is arrested at his home on Pearl Street.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Unleashed dogs face uncertain future at Baxter Woods
The city is considering whether to require that dogs be on a leash at the popular wooded park in Portland.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2019
Portland hires new assistant superintendent
Aaron Townsend will be the assistant superintendent for school management starting July 1.
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