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Orono man who used Facebook to lure teen to her death loses court appeal

by The Associated Press April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

Kyle Dube said he intended to kidnap Nichole Cable and become a hero by rescuing her.

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Jury got verdict wrong in killing at Maine bee farm, Merrill Kimball’s attorney argues

by Scott Dolan April 7, 2016April 8, 2016

The 73-year-old lobsterman from Yarmouth was convicted last year of murder in the shooting death of Leon Kelley over the inheritance of Brown’s Bee Farm.

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Oakland man to serve 8 years in prison for attack on toddler twins

by Betty Adams April 7, 2016

David M. Devine pleads guilty, but has argued that the injuries were caused by the girls’ older brother.

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Two people die of opiate-related overdoses in two days in Biddeford

by Matt Byrne April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

The overdoses came Tuesday and Wednesday, a week after police said a batch of heroin heavily laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl was found circulating in town.

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South Portland traffic stop leads to heroin bust

by Matt Byrne April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

Myra A. Gonyer, 37, of Park Avenue in Portland was charged with aggravated heroin trafficking Monday.

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Maine educator who won $1 million prize denies shoplifting $14.99 blouse

by Matt Byrne April 7, 2016April 8, 2016

Police have the alleged theft on video but Nancie Atwell, founder of the Center for Teaching and Learning, says it’s a misunderstanding.

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Maine high court to hear Merrill Kimball’s appeal in bee farm killing

by Scott Dolan April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

The 73-year-old lobsterman from Yarmouth was convicted last year of murder in the shooting death of Leon Kelley over the inheritance of Brown’s Bee Farm.

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