Bonnie Washuk is the weekend reporter for the Portland Press Herald. She previously was the education writer and a general assignment reporter for the Sun Journal, focusing on Lewiston-Auburn schools. She began as a Lewiston Daily Sun reporter on Halloween, 1983. Since then she's worked for the Lewiston Evening Journal, Sunday, and the Sun Journal covering just about every beat. For 10 years she covered politics as the State House reporter. Bonnie's interests are cooking, dogs, the environment. She's an avid recycler, drives a Prius and does a lot of dog walking with her dogs Lucy and Zoe. A wife, mother of three sons and grandmother of four, she loves children. A great assignment for her is interviewing students. She lives in Portland, grew up in Augusta and attended the University of Maine at Augusta.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Buxton swimming closed, East End and other beaches have bacteria warnings
Three beaches, including Portland’s East End, have posted warnings but those beaches are not closed.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Passing motorists alerted Alfred couple that their garage was on fire
More than a dozen fire departments responded to a heavy fire in a three-car garage that was attached home on Saturday, said Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Jarrett Clarke.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Hampden man dies Saturday after crashing motorcycle into vehicle
Initial investigation reports he passed a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at a high rate of speed, failed to negotiate a curve, and slammed into the side of the Crosstrek.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2023
Riverside Golf Course reopens after 4-day closure, but no carts allowed on soggy course
Recent heavy rain flooded the Presumpscot River, forcing the closure of the adjacent golf course from Tuesday to Friday. Workers say they can’t remember having to close for so long midseason.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2023
‘The Sheriff’ of Portland’s Blackstones bar, Rusty Wilcox, remembered as a friend to all
Wilcox was a fixture at the Pine Street establishment, where he looked out for others and was a talented pool player.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Lebanon man dies in head-on motorcycle crash
Jordan Stacey, 36, of Lebanon, died Saturday during a crash, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2023
Queenie’s Castle in Deering Oaks closes permanently
Victoria Thayer, also known as ‘Queenie,’ opened the cafe with her sister, Marion, in June 2022.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2023
Lincoln teen killed in Lowell car crash
The driver and another passenger, also teens, had minor injuries. None of them was wearing a seat belt, authorities said.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2023
Senior dogs spend their golden years at North Yarmouth rescue and retirement home
A pack of 13 older dogs live in harmony at Finally Home Senior Dog Rescue and Retirement Home, run by Laurie Dorr in North Yarmouth.
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