The two unrelated early morning blazes are being investigated.
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.
Man robs Sanford credit union at gunpoint
Police are searching for a man who robbed the Ocean Communities Federal Credit Union Saturday morning.
Youth deer hunters take to the woods
A day is set aside each fall for deer hunters ages 10-15, accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Maine tourism strong this Columbus Day weekend
Even hotels and motels on Mount Desert Island are seeing a brisk business despite the Acadia National Park shut down.
Glitch that froze food-stamp purchases fixed, Xerox says
For several hours Saturday, food stores in Maine and many other states were unable to accept the Electronic Benefits Transfer cards.
Clouds clear for Cumberland County Fair opening day
The fair continues through Sept. 28. The fairgrounds at 197 Blanchard Rd. are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Power restored in Brunswick, Topsham area
At one point, more than 13,000 customers were without power
Police seek suspect in Portland bank robbery
The man demanded money from a clerk, saying he had a weapon.
York man killed in one of two Eliot crashes Saturday
The early morning fatal crash, which killed Zachary Brooks, 21, was at the corner of Beech and State roads.
It’s time for the Cumberland County Fair
The 142nd edition of the agricultural fair opens Sunday and continues through Sept. 28 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.