Richard Joseph Albert’s body was found near the shoulder along the Maine Turnpike in Saco on April 17, 1972, months after his escape from a New Hampshire prison.
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Bangor police identify suspect wanted in fatal shooting
Terrance Durel Sr., 36, of New Orleans was shot Sunday afternoon and later died, and police offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of Antoinne J. Bethea, 40, also known as ‘Prince.’
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Maine state treasurer warns of unclaimed property scams
Terry Hayes says the easiest way to spot a scheme is it if asks for payment information.
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Smitty’s Cinemas evacuated after threat
Police say there does not appear to be any threat to public safety.
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New Sharon woman convicted of animal cruelty might have appeal heard soon in court
Carol Murphy, 72, is appealing her 364-day jail sentence for contempt of court for possessing animals after being forbidden twice to do so.
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Boothbay man arrested after standoff on his property
A series of incidents lead to charges of felony criminal threatening and terrorizing, both with a dangerous weapon.
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Sanborn decision validates defense’s months of work
A curious journalist and undaunted legal team help lead the convicted killer to long-awaited freedom as he is granted bail.
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Manchester murder trial moved to Portland because of publicity
David W. Marble Jr. will be tried in Cumberland County Superior Court on two murder charges stemming from the Dec. 25, 2015, execution-style shooting deaths of Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer.
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Woman charged with selling cocaine, heroin from Lewiston motel
The Auburn woman also faces a weapons charge.
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Video: Anthony Sanborn Jr. reflects on his years in prison, and release on bail
‘I just thought, wow, the truth is there, justice is really coming.’