Thousands of the anadromous fish are making their way back to Highland Lake to spawn.
Beth Quimby
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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Fryeburg officer remains in critical condition; canoeist still missing
Meanwhile, a second Fryeburg officer, Dale Stout, is released from the hospital.
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Boating season gets off to slow start in Maine
A month of rainstorms and cool temperatures keeps boaters away.
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In rite of spring, Mainer trucks bees from Georgia to a Yarmouth rest stop
Backyard beekeepers meet him at the Route 1 rest stop, eager to replenish their hives after a hard winter.
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Maine’s senators diagnose America’s political divide on ‘Meet the Press’
Susan Collins cites the rise of ideological groups in both parties, while Angus King blames a lack of relationships among politicians.
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Story of wandering pygmy goats in Belfast goes viral
A police officer makes sure the kids are all right, giving them a ride in his cruiser until their owners are found.
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About 1,000 join March for Science in downtown Portland
The rally was one of more than 600 simultaneous events held around the globe Saturday in support of scientific research.
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Despite civil war back home, Sudanese community marks joyous Easter in Maine
More than 200 immigrants, and their American-born children, celebrate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
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Boothbay student calls water project empowering
Lilly Sherburne, 16, was concerned about access to clean water and was shocked to find the water at school had high lead levels.
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Trump opponents hold dual rallies in Portland
Protesters gather at Portland City Hall and Deering Oaks to call for the release of Trump’s tax returns and to oppose his immigration policies.