Authorities say an autopsy has determined that the death of Kristin Westra was a suicide.
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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Collins explains her decision to vote for Kavanaugh
Maine’s senior senator says she does not believe that the now Supreme Court justice was Christine Blasey Ford’s assailant.
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Body found in North Yarmouth confirmed as that of Kristin Westra
An autopsy confirmed the manner of death was suicide.
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Man arrested following car chase through Portland
The pursuit started on 295 in Yarmouth and ended on Fox Street in Portland.
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Collins’ vote for Kavanaugh sparks interest from potential Democratic challengers
Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon and former 2nd District candidate Emily Cain both say they will seriously consider a run, even as former Obama aide Susan Rice backs off a hint she dropped on Twitter.
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Susan Rice creates a stir with tweet about possibly challenging Susan Collins
The former Obama national security advisor with ties to Maine responded to a call for Democratic candidates to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
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Four injured in northern Oxford County boat accident
The vessel hit a rock on Lower Richardson Lake in Township C on Saturday night, police say.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Harrison Road in Naples
He was not wearing a helmet, and alcohol and speed could be factors, police say.
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Two Mainers arrested on I-295 in Portland, charged with trafficking fentanyl
The drug had been bought in Massachusetts, Maine State Police say .
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Three central Maine victims of sexual assault reflect on their initial silence
The women also describe the trauma they felt before coming forward.