Dylan Collins, 20, faces one count of arson and two counts of murder for a house fire that killed Michael Moore, 23, and James Ford, 21.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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For Standish couple, suicide was a loving choice, relatives say
With one of them suffering from a fatal disease, Sandra and Donald Cragin left the world together, family members say.
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Man accused of assaulting, shouting racial slurs at Portland students pleads not guilty
Jamie Hoffman, 20, was charged Friday with allegedly shouting racist remarks at Casco Bay High School students waiting for a bus.
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Maine robo-signing scandal resurfaces with Treasury nomination
A group opposed to Steven Mnuchin’s appointment says the information contradicts his statements on how his bank handled mortgages during the financial crisis.
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Judge denies convicted Maine dermatologist’s bid for new trial
Dr. Joel Sabean’s lawyers argued that jurors were prejudiced by a family member’s testimony that the doctor had sexually abused her.
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Deal allows charges to be dropped against Portland Black Lives Matter protesters
The 17 protesters who were arrested in the Old Port on July 15 will each pay into a victims’ compensation fund and meet with police to discuss the protest.
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Key witness apologizes for testifying against Maine doctor convicted of tax evasion
Lawyers for South Portland dermatologist Joel Sabean have included the letter as evidence in their motion for a new trial.
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Former Mercy employee says hospital got millions in improper Medicare payments
A lawsuit filed by Jennifer Worthy claims the Portland hospital and its billing companies engaged in schemes to get higher reimbursements.
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Unabashed Linda Bean has passion for politics
She’s no timid soul, the Maine businesswoman whose donation to a Trump PAC set off a firestorm.
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Body found on Cape Elizabeth beach identified as missing Portland man
Evariste Munyensanga, an avid long-distance runner, was reported missing in November.