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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
    August 18, 2010

    York police call shooting a suicide

    An elderly man told police a younger man in the house was his son and had been making suicidal threats during the day.

  • Published
    August 18, 2010
    20100817_BoatBuilders

    Maine-built vessels are seaworthy and worth seeing behind the scenes

    Tours on the first Maine Built Boats Open Boatyard Days offer enthusiasts a glimpse of the craftsmanship that goes into the crafts.

  • Published
    August 15, 2010

    Better lobster season helps tone down feuding

    Vandalism still is common, but unlike last year, there haven’t been shootings and boat sinkings.

  • Published
    August 14, 2010
    20100812_Bats

    Bats face scary ecological threats

    As a biologist catches some of the night-flying mammals in Cape Elizabeth, an audience gathers to learn about them.

  • Published
    August 13, 2010

    Plum Creek operates too close to rare plant

    The company reported the possible violation to the Forest Society of Maine which notified state agencies.

  • Published
    August 13, 2010

    Hangout for men becomes menagerie

    A corner of Bug Light Park serves as a popular drop-in spot

  • Published
    August 11, 2010

    State invites input on plan to ban BPA

    The chemical used to make baby utensils and drink containers has been linked to health problems.

  • Published
    August 10, 2010

    BPA ban hearing next week

    The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has proposed banning the chemical from products such as sippy cups.

  • Published
    August 9, 2010

    Wright Express signs deal with BP

    Wright Express Corp. has signed an agreement with BP International to process BP’s fuel card transactions in Australia and New Zealand. The South Portland company recently bought Retail Decisions, an Australian fleet and prepaid card business for $318 million. Wright Express provides information management and payment processing service for fleets of vehicles. Its charge cards […]

  • Published
    August 7, 2010

    Governor’s Race: Moody is making his move

    Shawn Moody joins the field in ratcheting up his campaign for governor, telling voters he is ‘all ears’ about their concerns.