Daniel Porter is already being held without bail on a murder charge.
2012
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Closing arguments in John Edwards corruption trial
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A prosecutor used John Edwards’ own stump speech against him in closing arguments at his corruption trial today, saying the presidential candidate violated campaign finance laws meant to protect “the two Americas” in order to cover up a lurid sex scandal. Edwards is accused of orchestrating a scheme to take about $1 […]
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McNamee admits initially lying about steroids
McNamee admits initially lying about steroids FREDERIC J. FROMMER,Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded Thursday he initially lied about his involvement with steroids. In January 2007, McNamee sent an email to Jim Murray, an employee of the agency that represents Clemens, complaining about […]
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Police on swallowed diamond: This, too, shall pass
Police in Canada are waiting for a man accused of stealing a $20,000 diamond and swallowing it to produce the evidence.
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MPBN receives 5 Emmy Award nominations
The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has garnered five nominations from the 35th Boston/New England Emmy Awards. Three of the nominations were for programs created by MPBN staff, including a nomination in the Outstanding Education/Schools category for a piece on international student recruitment that appeared on Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. The science program Sustainable Maine” […]
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Study: Millions of students chronically absent
Researchers found absenteeism to be highest in kindergarten and in high school.
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Waterville police log May 17
The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity May 17:
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Buffett’s Berkshire to buy 63 newspapers
“In towns and cities where there is a strong sense of community, there is no more important institution than the local paper,” Warren Buffett says of the $142 million deal with Media General Inc.
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Kennebec County budget aired at hearing
Budget up less than 1 percent, but towns could pay an additional $300,000