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Four teenagers now face murder charges in killing of Westbrook man in Arkansas

by Eric Russell March 20, 2019March 21, 2019

Both Darrius Stewart, 17, and Keith Keshawn Harris, 16, are expected to be tried as adults for their role in the killing of Shawn Mckeough Jr., who thwarted an armed robbery

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Amended autopsy report that led to Maine mistrial is being kept secret

by Megan Gray March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Dr. Mark Flomenbaum changed his findings on the morning he was to testify in the trial of Noah Gaston, who has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his wife, Alicia Gaston.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Father killed 14-month-old son in Presque Isle murder-suicide

by Staff Report March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Matthew Leavitt, 35, shot his son, Quinten Leavitt, and then killed himself, state police say.

Local & State, Maine Crime, New England, News

New Hampshire couple shot to death had Maine ties

by Kelley Bouchard March 18, 2019March 19, 2019

An 11-year-old boy is charged with shooting James and Lizette Eckert inside a home in Alton, New Hampshire.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Medical examiner says Portland woman died of strangulation

by Dennis Hoey March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Police identify the victim as Patricia Grassi, 59, who was found at her home on Cumberland Avenue.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Maine students, parents outraged over college admissions scandal

by Ray Routhier March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

While many understood that the process favored wealthier students, few realized the extent to which the playing field was tilted in the alleged multimillion-dollar scheme.