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Year since quadruple Bowdoin homicide, accused killer's shooting spree on I-295
BOWDOIN (WGME)--- Thursday marks one year since a man is accused of opening fire at random on I-295 after police say he murdered four people in a Bowdoin home. The son of one of the couples is the accused killer. Joseph Eaton is accused of gunning down his parents -...
'Worst day of my life': Maine father recounts day his children were shot on I-295
It's been one year since police found four people murdered in a Bowdoin home allegedly at the hands of one of the couple's own son. Murder suspect Joseph Eaton’s parents, David and Cynthia Eaton, along with the Eaton's close friends, Bobby and Patti Eger, were found dead in the Eger's home.
Body found in Massachusetts identified as woman missing since March
Williamstown Police have confirmed the body found off the Taconic Crest Trail not too far from the New York-Massachusetts border is Fae Morgana Barbone. Barbone, 40, was last seen in the area in early March, which prompted extensive searches over several days by multiple agencies. Her car was reported as...
Hidden gems are scattered around Augusta, Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine — Elmer’s Barn is a three-floor antique emporium in Cooper’s Mills, Maine, about 12 miles from Augusta. First Amendment Museum is the only one of its kind. The small museum in Augusta is the gift of the Gannett family, renowned for publishing in Maine. The museum is dedicated to raising knowledge and awareness of the U.S. Constitution and its First Amendment.
Judge hears testimony in man's bid for a new trial for girl's 1988 killing
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine man convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl more than three decades ago launched his latest bid on Thursday for a new trial by trying to convince a judge that advances in DNA testing raise questions about his guilt. The attorney for Dennis Dechaine called his first witness at the start of a two-day hearing in Knox County Superior Court. Dechaine is trying to make the case that tests conducted by a California laboratory excluded his DNA from several items found at the crime scene, requiring a new trial in which jurors could weigh all the evidence. Prosecutors have contended plenty of other evidence links Dechaine to the crime and that his DNA could not be excluded from several other items. Dechaine, 66, is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in Bowdoin in July 1988. Her body was found two days later.
Sean Halsey provides update on family's recovery one year after I-295 shootings
YARMOUTH, Maine — One year later, Joseph Eaton remains at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, accused of a quadruple murder and a highway shooting that left three people injured. One year later, we spoke with the people who were caught in the crossfire. "The glass started shattering around...
Man found not criminally responsible for murder seeks to be discharged from state custody
A Maine man found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity for killing his brother is looking to be discharged from state custody. In 2008, 39-year-old Enoch Petrucelly stabbed his brother to death in on North Haven Island. He was later taken to a psychiatric center in Augusta where members...
Viles Arboretum in Augusta, Maine offers free admission, and is bursting with life
AUGUSTA, Maine — Viles Arboretum is a 224-acre botanical garden in Augusta, Maine, dotted with hiking and walking trails and a variety of tree and bird species. It is open and free to the public year-round.
Augusta Police present nation’s colors at Red Sox game
BOSTON, Massachusetts (WABI) - Augusta Police Department presented the nation’s colors at Sunday’s Boston Red Sox game. Augusta Police posted on their Facebook page of their time at Fenway. Augusta Police Department’s Color Guard brought the Red Sox some good luck as they beat the Angels yesterday 5...
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