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
March 27, 2016

Thousands turn out for Maine Maple Sunday

The coincidence of its falling on Easter Sunday this year doesn’t keep the crowds away from sugarhouses in southern Maine.
Published
March 26, 2016

Egg hunts and special blessings lead up to Easter Sunday in Maine

Members of a Polish congregation in Portland bring their Easter baskets to church for a blessing while egg hunts keep children busy in Yarmouth.
Published
March 5, 2016

Bridgton man charged with murdering acquaintance at Sebago home

The victim was shot dead on Hancock Pond Road about noon Saturday, Maine State Police say.
Published
March 5, 2016

Ted Cruz snatches most Maine delegates amid heavy turnout

Republican Party officials say 18,650 voters turned out, triple that of 2012, and give the Texas senator 12 of the state’s 23 delegates.
Published
February 28, 2016

Body of missing Westbrook man found in Presumpscot River

Richard Goff, 44, had been missing since Thursday.
Published
February 28, 2016

No success in search for missing Maine Maritime Academy junior from Westbrook

An extensive effort is undertaken to find David Breunig, 21, who was last seen Friday night in Orono.
Published
February 27, 2016

Fans mourn closing of DeLorme’s map store

But it’s not the end of the world: The giant rotating and revolving globe will remain open to the public.
Published
February 20, 2016

Springlike weather not stopping some of Maine’s winter carnivals

While some communities have canceled fishing derbies and carnivals because of thin ice and scant snow, others have forged ahead with winter celebrations.
Published
February 13, 2016

Maine’s pinball wizards show they’re on the ball

Sixteen players vie for $100, a trophy and a chance to compete in Las Vegas.
Published
February 6, 2016

In Westbrook, Chinese New Year celebrates a culture (and don’t forget the dumplings)

It’s about to become the Year of the Monkey, and about 1,000 people turn out to mark the occasion.