CRIME & SAFETY
Maine woman's death sparks safety concerns over Lewiston intersection
LEWISTON (WGME) -- A 57-year-old Maine woman died after being hit at a busy Lewiston intersection. The crash happened on April 10 where College Street, Horton Street, and Sabattus Street intersect. People living nearby say safety measures there need to be improved. MaineDOT data shows almost two dozen crashes have...
Family of Minot murder-suicide victim speak to raise awareness about domestic violence
MINOT, Maine — One family is mourning the loss of a loved one after she was discovered dead last week in a suspected murder-suicide in Minot. The man 19-year-old Emali Sallee was in a relationship with allegedly killed her before turning the gun on himself. Emali's mother, Heidi Sallee,...
'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.
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...
Lewiston softball team honors mass shooting victims in home opener
LEWISTON (WGME) - The Lewiston community continues to come together for victims of the mass shooting. On Wednesday, the Lewiston Blue Devils softball team hosted Bangor for their season home opener. Before the game, the teams held 18 seconds of silence, each second to mark one of the 18 lives...
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...
Postal worker killed in crash in central Maine
LITCHFIELD, Maine — A woman from Wales is dead after crashing her U.S. Postal Service vehicle. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at about 9 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Huntington Hill Road and Quackenbush Lane in Litchfield. Police say the Postal Service vehicle was...
Metro BREEZ bus involved in crash in Freeport
FREEPORT, Maine — Shortly before 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, a full-sized Metro BREEZ bus was involved in a crash in Freeport. According to Freeport police, the bus driver reportedly drove off the roadway which caused damage to the bus. The crash happened on Route 1 near the intersection of South...
MSAD 61 budget eliminates school resource officer, raising concern from Maine parents
NAPLES (WGME) -- Some MSAD 61 parents and the Cumberland County sheriff have expressed their concerns as to why the district's resource officer is not included in the budget. "I find it hard to believe that the board, that I know very well, are ok with doing away with an SRO in today’s world. The crazy world that we live in, there was just another school shooting last week. It happens all the time,” said Ted Shane, a concerned citizen.
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