Jay Mercier, of Industry, is accused of brutally murdering 20-year-old Rita St. Peter more than three decades ago.
September 2012
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New French cartoons inflame Muslim tensions
The French government orders embassies and schools abroad to close on Friday, the Muslim holy day, as a precautionary measure in about 20 countries.
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1 killed in dump truck collision in Maine
The truck and a car collided Wednesday morning, killing the driver of the car and forcing the closure of Route 1A in Prospect.
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Maine man gets 10 years in high-speed chase
The 27-year-old Medway man tried to run down an Orono police sergeant, then led police on a chase that reached speeds up to 100 mph.
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Former Poland Regional H.S. cheerleader sues school, coach
The suit alleges that Olivia Doyer suffered neck injuries and a concussion while practicing.
Posted inPolitics
Video: Obama tells Letterman he works for everyone
Rebuking Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Americans are not “victims” and that voters want to make sure that their president is “not writing off big chunks of the country.”
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Recognition sought for WWII tug boat, barge crews
Tugs and barges ran between U.S. ports – including those in Maine – carrying coal and other supplies.
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Poll: Voters sour on economy, but Obama job approval up
Mitt Romney, his campaign knocked off-stride in recent weeks, has lost his pre-convention edge on the top issue of the campaign – the economy.
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Chicago students returning to class as strike ends
Union delegates voted overwhelmingly Tuesday night to suspend the walkout after discussing a proposed contract settlement with the nation’s third largest school district.