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Judge Denies Request for New DNA Tests in 1999 Killings

A judge in Maine has denied a request for new DNA testing from a man convicted in the execution-style shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend and the toddler she was baby-sitting.

Former Running Back Held Without Bail in Classmate’s Death

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP)   A judge has ordered a former football running back held without bail in the killing of a 19-year-old former classmate whose body was found over the weekend in Bar Harbor

Seafood Industry Gathering for Invasive Green Crab Solution

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   If we eat them, will they go away?

Investigators Return to Property Continuing Search for Woman

SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP)   State investigators have returned to a Skowhegan property to continue the search for a Maine woman who disappeared more than a year ago

Man Charged in Fatal Accident

HUDSON, Maine (WGAN)  The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says a Glenburn man has been charged in a fatal accident in Hudson last month

Mother, Daughter Die in Casco Crash

A fatal crash in Casco has left two people dead.

Driver Flees Scene Following Crash in Windham

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a three-vehicle crash in Windham Tuesday night.

Dead Body Discovered in Portland

Portland police say they are investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a city street in the middle of the day.

Some Maine Jails Have Used Naloxone on Inmates

PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   Several Maine jails have used naloxone at least half a dozen times to reverse drug overdoses

Man Who Served Manslaughter Sentence Gets Prison for Heroin

A Maine man who served time in prison for vehicular manslaughter is heading back to prison for using heroin.

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Democratic senate candidate Graham Platner hires new manager to run campaign

Deputy Director of the Maine People’s Alliance Ben Chin has been hired to replace Platner's short-lived campaign director Kevin Brown.

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Parents Speak Out Against Trans Student on Basketball Team.

During a meeting of the St George Select board on Tuesday, the parents of a town on the mid-coast spoke out against a transgender student on the basketball team.

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Maine’s Amy Allen Earns Another Grammy Nomination for Songwriting

Maine’s Amy Allen is nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the Grammys—again! She won the award earlier this year and could take home another trophy in February.

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Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

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Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.