Philip Chism, who was 14 when he killed Colleen Ritzer at Danvers High School, will be eligible for parole in 40 years.
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LePage endorses Donald Trump for president, 8 days before Maine’s Republican caucuses
The governor’s announcement in a radio interview follows Trump’s endorsement by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who had LePage’s backing until he left the race Feb. 10.
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Lamp used to warm baby chickens caused Bar Harbor fatal fire, police say
The lamp either tipped over or was placed too close to a box filled with sawdust.
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Group of scientists takes issue with bioenergy amendment co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins
The amendment, part of a sweeping bipartisan energy bill, contends that burning forest biomass to create energy is carbon neutral; critics say that isn’t necessarily true.
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Navy requests $17.8 million for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard barracks
The building would house sailors while their submarine is being worked on.
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Kansas sheriff calls police chief ‘tremendous hero’ for killing gunman
Cedric Ford had just been served with a protective order that likely set off the attack at his workplace, police say.
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The world in photos for Feb. 20-26
It’s impossible to duck politics in this week’s look at the world, but animals help.
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Zika infections confirmed in 9 pregnant women in U.S., CDC says
Three of the babies have been born, one of which has a brain defect, two women had miscarriages and two had abortions.
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Greely, Yarmouth Unified teams thriving in second season
Yarmouth’s Jack Prato is all smiles as he’s congratulated by teammate Liz Clark after making a basket during the Clippers’ 48-34 win at Greely in Thursday’s Unified basketball contest. Chris Lambert photos. More photos below. CUMBERLAND—As a rule, you don’t see a Greely basketball player get a rebound and give the ball back to a […]
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Westport Island home destroyed by fire
Lightning may have caused the fire that destroyed the home of a fire department board member who also is a first responder.