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Officials: Convicted Murderer Escapes From Maine Prison
Maine corrections officials say a convicted murderer serving a 45-year sentence has escaped from prison.
Lawyer Says Client Is Not a Threat to Community College
The lawyer for a Maine man accused of threatening to “shoot up” a community college says his client is not a threat.
Missing Mainer Found
AUGUSTA, Me (WGAN) – Maine game wardens located John Marsh from West Gardner this morning alive and well. He was…
Portland Officials Backtrack On Homeless Center Move
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Portland officials are searching for another location for a proposed 200-bed homeless shelter that has received pushback from many residents.
Convicted Murderers File Appeals With State’s High Court
Two men convicted of murder in Maine are appealing their cases with the state’s high court.
Oregon Man Won’t Serve Prison Time for Assaulting Boys
An Oregon man won’t have to serve any time in prison for sexually assaulting two boys under age 14 in the 1980s in Maine.
Maine Businesses to Get Help to Use More Renewable Energy
A barbecue restaurant in Freeport, an oyster farm in Walpole and a potato supplier in St. Agatha are among the Maine businesses receiving federal grants for renewable energy systems.
Mainers Looking at Higher Heating Fuel Costs as Temps Drop
Heating oil is more expensive than a year ago in Maine, where residents of the state are looking ahead to fall and winter.
Census Bureau: Maine’s Household Income Increases
The U.S. Census Bureau says household income in Maine increased again last year, but still lags behind national levels.