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Trial in Alaska university cold case death to start soon

Downs’ arrest occurred after his DNA was matched in 2018 to evidence found at the crime scene through a random hit after Downs’ aunt submitted her DNA to a genealogy website.

Maine National Guard general retires, returns to alma mater

In the Maine National Guard, she was the first female general officer, first woman to command a brigade and first woman to serve as assistant adjutant general.

Governor Mills vetoes bill to allow farm workers to unionize

She is citing the possibility of heaping new costs on an already struggling agriculture sector.

Maine trucking company sold to Canadian firm

Hartt’s fleet includes more than 360 tractors and 2,100 trailers.

Pet dies in Berwick house fire

Two people escaped a house fire in Berwick on Friday.

House fire that led to propane explosion in Hermon ruled arson

Investigators say a fire that caused a propane tank to explode at a home in Hermon in December was the result of arson.

Families of crew from sunken fishing vessel get nearly $1M

A judge has awarded nearly $1 million in damages to the families of four fishermen who died when their boat mysteriously sank off Massachusetts in 2020.

New police records show much left unsaid about misconduct in Maine

A nonprofit organization has released records related to complaints and disciplinary actions against law enforcement officers in Maine, many of which lack basic information about officers’ misconduct.

Maine purchases 250,000 additional rapid COVID-19 tests, expands testing sites

The administration of Governor Janet Mills announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing on Friday.

Single-vehicle crash in Washington County leaves driver dead

The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash in Washington County was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.