The State Fire Marshal’s Office considers smoking the likely cause of the blaze, a spokesman says.
2015
Deaths of Augusta couple in Manchester ruled suspicious
The bodies of the man and woman were found early Friday morning in a parked sport utility vehicle, authorities say.
Police: Deaths of young couple in Manchester suspicious
The bodies of Augusta residents Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer were found early Friday morning in a parked sport utility vehicle along Sanford Road, Maine State Police said.
Man, woman found dead in car in Manchester, police say
The car containing the two bodies was found early Thursday morning on Sanford Road, near the Augusta city line, police said.
For a kid in Maine Med at Christmas, the best present is family’s presence
For some families and youngsters, ‘normal’ becomes a hospital room, and they discover the importance of being together.
Portland planning 8 condo units on Munjoy Hill for ‘middle-income’ buyers
The units, to be built on a parcel of city-owned land, will be reserved for people who earn 100 percent to 120 percent of the median income for Portland.
Bill Nemitz: A Maine soldier who died in World War II is cared for, an ocean away
A Dutch couple yearned to know more about the soldier whose gravesite they adopted. This is the story of their ‘amazing gift.’
Kiddie tablets get more sophisticated
Youngsters want something that acts more like Mom or Dad’s device.
Madame Claude, 92, legendary owner of Paris brothel, dies
Born Fernande Grudet, she changed her name, fabricated stories about her past and claimed her clients included royalty, heads of state, famous actors and titans of industry.
Esteemed ‘Godfather’ casting director Louis DiGiaimo dies at 77
Casting actors using his gut feeling, he chose unknown Brad Pitt for ‘Thelma and Louise.’