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Man accused of killing father in 2022 dies in jail
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Maine (WABI) - A Washington County man accused of killing his father in 2022 died in jail last week. The medical examiner’s office confirmed that 37-year-old Darren Laney Jr. of Big Lake Township, died on Friday. Laney was arrested in March of 2022 for the murder of...
Maine man shot by police now charged with attempted murder
PORTLAND, Maine — A man from Naples who was shot by police during astandoff in January is now facing charges, including aggravated attempted murder. Eric Sweda, 36, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. He is also charged with creating a police standoff, reckless conduct with a firearm, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Ask the Weather Authority Team: Do solar eclipses happen only on Earth?
PORTLAND (WGME) --The people of Maine are eagerly anticipating the upcoming total solar eclipse, which is less than two weeks away. Ethan, a viewer, asked our Weather Authority team:. Is Earth the only planet that sees a solar eclipse?. The quick answer is no. A solar eclipse happens on other...
Portland motel housing asylum seekers loses lodging license, faces multiple code violations
State regulators have revoked the lodging license for a Motel 6 in Portland currently serving as emergency shelter for asylum seekers. A follow-up inspection found cockroaches and other code violations, and the city now plans to rehouse all 64 families by July 1st. The state Department of Health and Human...
North Yarmouth's infamous 'diaper bandit' returns, dumping soiled diapers on town roads
NORTH YARMOUTH (WGME) -- Officials say the “diaper bandit” is back and is once again dumping bags of soiled adult diapers on the side of roads in North Yarmouth. In 2019, someone was illegally dumping bags of soiled adult diapers along Routes 9, 115, and 231 in North Yarmouth.
Maine airport now home to second-largest piece of the moon on Earth
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's largest airport is now home to the second-largest piece of the moon on Earth. It's on loan to the Portland International Jetport from the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum in Bethel. The moon chunk went on display Tuesday, and it's expected to be there for...
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