Hernandez, who’s already serving life for another slaying, allegedly killed two more men.
December 2016
Credit union donates $100,000 to fill gap in South Portland-to-Kittery trail
The gift from Town & Country Federal Credit Union will be used to complete a 1.6-mile gap in the Eastern Trail as it runs through Scarborough.
Volkswagen to pay $1 billion in deal with 3-liter diesel car owners
A quarter of the 80,000 owners will be offered a buy-back as part of another repercussion of the German automaker’s emissions scandal.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Joan Baez, Pearl Jam, Tupac
An old folkie, a ’90s radio staple and a late rapper will be among the inductees next April.
Dick Van Dyke shows he’s timeless in ‘Mary Poppins’ remake
The comedy legend will appear in a remake of the movie that helped make him famous.
Pittston man faces manslaughter charge in ATV crash that killed teenager
Alexander Biddle, 22, is ordered at an initial court hearing not to operate any recreational vehicles.
LePage declares emergency to keep oil trucks rolling
The proclamation is designed to enable a waiver that allows delivery personnel to stay on the road longer.
Lewiston man gets 45 years for killing pregnant ex-girlfriend
Evaristo De Deus pleaded guilty to intentionally striking Laudrinha Kubeloso from behind with an SUV, then driving away, in September 2014.
Maine Technology Institute awards $1.2 million to assist business clusters
The award is directed at the state’s food and composites clusters, and it leveraged $1.4 million in matching private money.
Secret Santa spreads cheer – and cash – in a Portland tradition
An anonymous donor in a red suit and white beard hands out $100 bills for the eighth straight year.