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Man charged with shooting 2 others in Bucksport

by Dennis Hoey October 26, 2017October 26, 2017

Cory Turcotte is charged with aggravated assault and two men are treated for gunshot wounds.

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Winthrop teenager accused of killing his parents asked to be called ‘Andrea,’ not Andrew

by Betty Adams October 26, 2017November 28, 2017

Testimony that Andrew Balcer, 18, may have questioned his gender identity and feared his parents’ reaction, continued to be offered as a possible motive during a hearing on Thursday.

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Two people are shot at a home in Bucksport

by Dennis Hoey October 25, 2017October 26, 2017

Police interview a person of interest in the investigation but no arrests are made by late Wednesday night.

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Rockport man made call to say, ‘I think I have to kill my mom,’ documents show

by Eric Russell October 25, 2017October 26, 2017

Orion Krause, 22, contacted a former college professor shortly before police say he killed his mother, his grandparents and a home health worker.

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Former Old Orchard Beach fire chief pleads guilty to setting woods fire

by Dennis Hoey and Gillian Graham October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

The fire last year burned 42 acres and came close to a condominium complex.

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Prosecutors, Sanborn lawyers tangle over statements made by murder victim’s friend

by Matt Byrne October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

Gloria Staples told investigators Anthony Sanborn said he was with Jessica L. Briggs the night she was killed, but later tried to withdraw that statement, a detective testifies.