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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PublishedAugust 27, 2016
Portland’s Congress Street turns into an art gallery
The WCSH Sidewalk Art Festival and the Maine Crafts Association’s Portland Fine Craft Show draw thousands of people.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2016
Portland congregation carries Torahs, traditions to smaller quarters
Its numbers shrinking, Shaarey Tphiloh sells its building and moves into space at Temple Beth El just down the street.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2016
Great Falls Balloon Festival gives a lift to Lewiston-Auburn charities
About 20 colorful hot air balloons star in the three-day event, which also includes carnival rides and musical acts.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2016
Fresh Air Fund brings New York City kids to Saco water park
Aquaboggan owner Wes Hurst opens the doors to the nonprofit several times each summer.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2016
Phish drummer’s wife, business partner to reopen Lincolnville general store
The Main Street store, which has been vacant for several years, is being readied for a spring opening.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2016
Hungry crowds savor the flavors at Portland’s Festival of Nations
Visitors sample food from Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and United States at Saturday’s event, designed to highlight diversity and multiculturalism.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2016
Collins says Trump hasn’t done enough to win her endorsement
‘Like many Americans, I am struggling with my choices,’ Maine’s senior senator says. Meanwhile, Rep. Bruce Poliquin still isn’t mentioning the Republican presidential nominee by name.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2016
Most of the 18 arrested in Portland protest are city residents in their 20s
Police release the names of the adults charged with obstructing a public way for blocking Commercial Street.
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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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