Beth Quimby

Portland Press Herald

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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August 18, 2018

Westbrook police look for help with hit-and-run crash

A GMC truck or SUV fled the scene after hitting a minivan head-on Friday night, police say.
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August 18, 2018

Bicyclist injured in Saco hit-and-run

Police say a red pickup truck was involved in the incident.
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August 5, 2018

Canoeist found dead on Saco River beach in Fryeburg

Police have not released the name of the 28-year-old man, who was from New Hampshire.
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August 5, 2018

Seal pup rescued off Long Sands Beach in York

The young harbor seal was suffering from respiratory infections, rescuers say.
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August 5, 2018

Strike against phone company averted ahead of deadline

Two unions and Consolidated Communications reach a deal for new three-year contracts, which are subject to ratification by union members.
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August 4, 2018

Missing boater’s body found in Moosehead Lake

His boat had been discovered Thursday near the southern end of Moose Island on the lake, the Maine Warden Service says.
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July 29, 2018

Former Deering High athlete’s death brings few answers

Patrick Lobor, 22, a basketball standout who helped lead the Rams to a state title, collapsed and died after a crash Saturday.
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July 28, 2018

Florida man, 69, killed in Fryeburg motorcycle crash

The victim was traveling in a group of three motorcycles along with his son and grandson, police say.
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July 22, 2018

Decomposed whale washes up on Old Orchard Beach, draws crowd

The smelly carcass, identified as that of an adult male minke whale, is the second large marine animal to turn up on shore in southern Maine in the past week.
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July 22, 2018

Traffic a mess on the turnpike

Southbound and northbound lanes south of Portland were impacted by heavy traffic and accidents.