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Judge allows more DNA tests in 34-year-old killing in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A judge has granted a request for additional DNA tests by a man convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl more than three decades ago.

Argument at Anson market results in stabbing, police say

A Chebeague Island man is accused of stabbing another man at a market in Anson.

Fire that destroyed vehicles at Mt. Washington summit not considered suspicious

Three vehicles were destroyed by fire at the summit of Mt. Washington over the weekend.

Maine ruling could complicate lithium mining project

A decision by state regulators could make it difficult for the owners of a potentially rich lithium deposit in western Maine to extract the metal.

Court documents identify teen charged in Mount Vernon girl’s murder

Court documents released Monday by the Waterville District Court identified the teenage suspect accused of killing a 14-year-old last week.

Mills Announces $22 million for wastewater infrastructure

Millions of dollars in funding from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is being set aside for wastewater projects across the state.

Two women struck by vehicle in Raymond, driver arrested

Police say the driver in an accident that left two women hurt in Raymond was under the influence.

Westbrook home likely a total loss after fire

A Westbrook home was heavily damaged after a fire broke out Sunday afternoon.

Body of missing swimmer recovered from Presumpscot River

The body of an 18-year-old swimmer was pulled from the Presumpscot River in Falmouth on Sunday night.

Air quality alert issued for parts of Maine on Sunday

An air quality alert has been issued for the coast of Maine on Sunday. Will that keep you from the beach? Yeah I didn’t think so.

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