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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
    May 8, 2011

    Will 2011 result in a haul of fame?

    Lobster fishermen can only hope. Healthy landings are the surest hedge against rising costs — of fuel and bait — that eat into their profits.

  • Published
    May 2, 2011

    Study finds harbor seals clever, elusive

    Once dwindling, the seals have bounced back and researchers are tagging some with radio units.

  • Published
    April 30, 2011
    20110429_Jetport

    Jetport expansion includes geothermal heat

    PORTLAND – The Portland International Jetport’s expanded terminal will open Oct. 2, officials said Friday. That is when outbound passengers will encounter changes including a new security checkpoint with lots of room. Airport manager Paul Bradbury announced the opening date during a meeting with city and state officials and Christa Fornarotto, the Federal Aviation Administration’s […]

  • Published
    April 24, 2011

    A growing concern

    As small farms once again take root across Maine’s agricultural landscape, some people wonder: Are state and federal food safety laws standing in their way?

  • Published
    April 19, 2011

    Maine fishermen call new tuna rules unfair

    The sustainable fishing done in New England is not the problem, officials at a hearing will be told.

  • Published
    April 18, 2011

    Events meld Earth Day, Good Friday

    The observances, both on Friday, include the usual and the one-of-a-kind.

  • Published
    April 16, 2011

    Dozens give 2 cents’ worth on bottle law

    Most oppose bills that would water down the 33-year-old redemption statute, one of the first in the nation.

  • Published
    April 15, 2011

    Dozens speak at bottle bill hearing today

    The hearings started at 9 a.m. and are still in session.

  • Published
    April 10, 2011

    Future looking bright for tropical fish hatchery

    FRANKLIN – Snowbanks were still piled high around the Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, where the thermometer last week struggled to reach the 40s and the temperature in Taunton Bay remained killer cold. But conditions were tropical inside the quarters of the center’s newest tenant, Sea and Reef Aquaculture. There, hundreds of tiny, brightly colored […]

  • Published
    April 3, 2011
    20110331_GroundFish

    New rules, same struggle: Staying afloat

    Many small-boat operators say groundfish guidelines are still stacked against them, but other fishermen see progress.