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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

Young friends shared home, ‘family’ meals and social life, then tragedy

by Beth Quimby November 2, 2014

One roommate who survived a fire that killed five says ‘everyone just pitched in’ on cleaning and upkeep. ‘We were really close,’ Nathan Long said.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Vatican synod’s work on gay policy is just a start, Catholics say

by Beth Quimby October 20, 2014October 20, 2014

The bishops’ healthy and ongoing debate is being overshadowed by the focus on how homosexuals are treated, says a sampling of Maine parishioners.

Local & State, News

Casco woman charged with drunk driving following three crashes

by Beth Quimby October 18, 2014October 18, 2014

Barbara Thorpe, 65, crashed three times on U.S. Route 302 in Naples.

Local & State, News

Portland’s Grand Trunk Cemetery back on the map

by Beth Quimby October 6, 2014October 6, 2014

The small cemetery almost disappeared into the woods, but a pair of Girl Scouts brought it back to life.

Local & State, News

Entangled whale freed off Bar Harbor

September 13, 2014September 13, 2014

Spotted Friday afternoon, the humpback is cut loose from fishing gear Saturday evening.

Local & State, News

Ice Bucket Challenge gives ALS walkers a lift

by Beth Quimby September 6, 2014September 7, 2014

Fundraisers say the challenge, which went viral on social media this summer, helped generate excitement for the annual walk around Back Cove on Saturday.