Police subdue Adam Barnes, 31, with a stun gun after “completely random” attacks at the Free Comic Book Day event in downtown Portland.
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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Hundreds in Portland join march for healthy babies
The Portland walk is one of a dozen fundraisers held by the March of Dimes across the state.
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Another boy, 12, charged in latest Lewiston fire
Another 12-year-old Lewiston boy faces four counts of arson in connection with the latest apartment building fires.
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Boy arrested in latest Lewiston fire
A 12-year-old is the second to be charged with setting a major fire last week near the city’s downtown – and the number of homeless rises.
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Al Glickman, beloved donor, father, friend, dies at age 79
After making a fortune in real estate, Glickman moved back to Maine and funded many causes here.
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Maine picks laptops – but not Apples
An exclusive contract comes to an end as the governor and state education officials go with Hewlett-Packard.
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Georgetown man killed in single-vehicle crash
Henry S. Gilliam III, 24, was killed when his pickup truck crashed on Bay Point Road Saturday night.
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Doors drummer draws hundreds at Scarborough Record Store Day
John Densmore signs copies of his new book, “The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison’s Legacy Goes on Trial.”
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York bank robbed at gunpoint
The robber fled on foot after robbing the Bangor Savings Bank.
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Refugees welcomed at New Mainers Day
Newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers welcomed with ethnic food, music and games at the University of Southern Maine.