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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...
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.
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...
'Call 911': Maine House chamber member suffers medical event
It was scary moment in Augusta late Tuesday night as House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross called for someone to contact 9-1-1. “911, 911... Call 911,” Talbot Ross said. Leaders say a member of the House chamber staff suffered a medical emergency just after 11 p.m. There's no word on...
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.
'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.
‘Bricks have moved’: Board talks Wawenock progress, possible next step for town
Bricks have been installed as far up as the second floor windows and granite pieces are going up at that level, Wawenock LLC spokesman Mark Robinson told Wiscasset Newspaper April 16, Robinson said according to a contractor, the improving weather has allowed the progress. “The work is ongoing and will continue until the job is completed,” the email stated.
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