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Here’s how new DNA testing led to an arrest in 1993 Kittery cold case

by Emily Allen July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Daniel Jolly, 59, has been charged with murder in the death of 73-year-old Maxine Bitomski. His bail hearing on Thursday offered more insight into the state’s decades-long investigation.

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Man accused of digging up wire and copper around Moscow wind mill

by Jake Freudberg July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Items stolen plus damage to the property are estimated to total $200,000, the sheriff’s office said.

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3 minors, 1 man accused in break-in at Madison school

by Jake Freudberg July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

One of the minors believed to be involved had been reported missing and was later tied to the break-in, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Maine fights DOJ subpoena for records on transgender inmate

by Emily Allen July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

The state says the federal government’s request for records from the Maine Correctional Center in Windham violates state privacy laws.

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Indiana man charged with manslaughter after Hancock County crash that killed his son

by Teddy Almond July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

The 1-car crash last week near the intersection of Routes 9 and 193 also injured the man’s 10-month-old daughter, Maine State Police say.

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Feds say criminal group has stolen more than $100K in Maine using cloned EBT cards

by Emily Allen July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Prosecutors have charged 1 man, who they allege obtained funds using cloned cards.

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Aroostook County landowner taken into custody as firefighters battled debris pile fires

by Drew Johnson June 30, 2026July 1, 2026

Firefighters battling at least 20 burning slash piles had to take cover as police arrested the Madawaska landowner for operating under the influence, officials say.