Joseph Turner, 26, was ejected from his Jeep after crashing into a utility pole.
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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Police chase pickup truck, missing a tire, through backed-up traffic in Standish
A Limington woman drove a pickup truck through stopped traffic and led police on a 3-mile chase, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says.
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Cause of fatal fire in Hiram may remain a mystery, State Fire Marshal’s Office says
Alexander Mudgett, 19, died in the blaze early Saturday on Ben Gilpatrick Road, and four others escaped.
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Two arrested following police chase that began in Limerick
The chase started on Sokokis Trail in Limerick and ended in the woods in Waterboro.
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Kennebunkport pays homage to a fellow townsman
George H.W. Bush was an active member in the seaside community, where well-wishers gathered Saturday to pay their respects to the 41st president.
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Bush remembered for leadership, patriotism, generosity
Elected officials and prominent figures in Maine’s public life mourn the former president and offer words of condolence to his family.
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Wounded hunter in fair condition at Portland hospital
Joshua Stark, 25, of Sabattus was shot in the hip while hunting in Topsham on Saturday.
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Sabattus man wounded while hunting in Topsham
His girlfriend slipped on ice, discharging her shotgun, the Maine Warden Service says.
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Secretary of state says Poliquin campaign’s charges could erode confidence in voting system
Matthew Dunlap defends his office’s procedures as the campaign and Maine Republican Party release photos purporting to show unsecured ballot boxes sent to Augusta.
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Treasure hunters dig for gold (records) at WMPG’s annual sale
The USM radio station has been making its vinyl offer for 23 years now.