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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Published
February 10, 2018

A day after quitting White House post, ex-LePage aide again denies domestic abuse allegations

David Sorensen and his former wife both defend their version of events as President Trump complains on Twitter about false accusations.
Published
February 4, 2018

Portland teen still missing after a week

Hilda Vanessa Sanaguaray-Upaya, 14, left her cellphone at home the day she disappeared.
Published
February 4, 2018

Lewiston apartment fire displaces 12

No one is hurt in the early morning blaze.
Published
February 3, 2018

Body of young woman found in Orono snowbank

Police say they do not suspect foul play in the death of the 19-year-old Alexie Adams.
Published
February 3, 2018

Prospect truck crash ruins 30,000 pounds of milk

The driver had a minor injury after his vehicle struck a utility pole, police say.
Published
February 3, 2018

Police arrest Lyman couple on turnpike, seize cocaine, cash, guns, steroids

Police say Lisa Sullivan and Buck Papapetrou drove frequently to Massachusetts to pick up cocaine and returned to their home to sell it.
Published
January 28, 2018

Trump right to consult lawyer about intention to fire Mueller, Collins says

On Sunday talk shows, she praises the president for checking with the White House counsel, who reportedly threatened to quit if the Russia special prosecutor was ousted.
Published
January 27, 2018

Suspect charged with murder in fatal shooting of Bangor man

F ‘Frank’ Daly, 29, is arrested in connection with the Jan. 10 death of Israel Lewis, 51.
Published
January 21, 2018

Acadia National Park closing operations as shutdown continues

All but 15 of the staff members, most of them park rangers, will be furloughed, a spokeswoman says.
Published
January 21, 2018

Condemnation of Jackman town manager’s racial comments grows

The selectmen plan to meet with him on Tuesday, and the head of the Maine Town, City and County Management Association calls on him to resign.