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
July 16, 2017

Fire at strip mall heavily damages 3 Waterboro businesses

After workers spot flames and flee the Brookfield Place plaza, firefighters remove propane tanks from a hardware store while battling the blaze.
Published
July 16, 2017

Collins talks health care, Russian investigation on CNN and ABC

Maine’s senior senator remains against the Senate Republican health care bill.
Published
July 16, 2017

Man eludes police in York, crashing car twice

He assaulted his girlfriend and stole her vehicle, police say.
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July 15, 2017

Patrick Dempsey plays big role in Porsches in the Park show

Crowds turn out to see the actor – and the cars – in a fundraiser at Bug Light Park for the Dempsey Center.
Published
July 15, 2017

Volunteers flock to Maine Audubon’s Loon Count

A father and son are among 850 who take part in the yearly count, which raises awareness of the aquatic birds.
Published
July 9, 2017

Portland lobster roll fest turns into perfect storm of complaints

Organizers of Saturday’s event were overwhelmed by the large numbers of people who showed up, and then a fierce thunderstorm hit.
Published
July 9, 2017

Van plunges 30 feet at Acadia

All six passengers were unhurt, while the driver received only minor cuts.
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July 9, 2017

Fly-in is all the buzz in Cape Elizabeth

About 40 pilots drop in for a pancake breakfast at Spurwink Farm.
Published
July 9, 2017

Portland police nab lizard in backyard

The reptile had been missing in the Riverton neighborhood for a couple of days.
Published
July 8, 2017

Severe thunderstorms sweep through Maine

Driving rain, accompanied by heavy winds, disrupt a lobster festival at Thompson’s Point and cause a lightning strike that sets a roof on fire in Westbrook.