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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.

Local & State, News, Politics

Chairman ousted from Androscoggin County Republican Committee

by Beth Quimby December 19, 2015

Stavros Mendros of Lewiston is removed after a controversy over $8,000 in missing funds.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Brunswick couple charged with trafficking in heroin

by Beth Quimby December 19, 2015December 19, 2015

Maine drug enforcement agents say they found $16,000 worth of heroin in the couple’s apartment.

Business, Local & State, News

Beef scare at Hannaford in 2011 leads to new rule

by Beth Quimby December 14, 2015December 14, 2015

The USDA will require better ground beef record keeping so officials can quickly identify the source of an outbreak.

Business, Local & State, News

Bath Iron Works union approves contract seen as vital to shipyard

by Beth Quimby December 13, 2015December 14, 2015

Workers narrowly back concessions that Bath Iron Works says are necessary for it to bid on a lucrative Coast Guard project.

Local & State, News

Fire in Wales damages house built in 1790

by Beth Quimby December 12, 2015

A couple escapes the Friday night fire without injury.

Local & State, News

Navy’s new Zumwalt destroyer rescues ailing fishing boat captain off Portland

by Kevin Miller and Beth Quimby December 12, 2015December 14, 2015

The stealth warship was in the area conducting sea trials early Saturday when it responded to a call for help. See a Coast Guard video of the medevac rescue of the fisherman from the Zumwalt.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News