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
June 26, 2016

Maine State Police investigate death of Greenville man

The 32-year-old died Saturday night after a fight at a camp on Moosehead Lake, police say.
Published
June 18, 2016

Thousands attend Pride Portland parade following Orlando shootings

Last weekend’s events in Florida boost participation in the annual parade, which salutes Maine’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Published
June 12, 2016

Limington man charged with murder in death of neighbor

Police say Bruce Akers killed Doug Flint, whose family reported him missing Friday.
Published
June 12, 2016

Man taken into custody in Brunswick after 6-hour standoff

Police shut down Mere Point Road after the 35-year-old man fled into a house, threatening to kill himself with a gun.
Published
June 4, 2016

Dog attacks, kills 7-year-old boy in Penobscot County

Few details were available late Saturday, and the attack was still under investigation.
Published
May 29, 2016

Civil rights leader tells Bates grads: ‘Be a headlight, not a taillight’

U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., speaks at Sunday’s commencement exercises.
Published
May 22, 2016

Investigators expect to determine cause of fatal Oxford apartment fire Monday

Meanwhile, the American Red Cross of Maine continues to work with the dozens of residents displaced by the smoky blaze.
Published
May 21, 2016

One dead, dozens displaced in fire at elder complex in Oxford

Most of the 40 residents are rescued by firefighters and other first responders as thick black smoke, heat and gases quickly spread throughout the building.
Published
May 15, 2016

Homeless man arrested in Westbrook stabbing

The wounded man was taken to a hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening wound, police say.
Published
May 14, 2016

Thousands graduate at ceremonies across Maine

The University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine School of Law, Saint Joseph’s College, Unity College and campuses of the University of Maine System all hold commencement exercises.