State police investigations into a murder-suicide in Gardiner and a related house fire in Sidney are ongoing, with a motive for the domestic violence still not revealed.
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Woman slain in domestic violence killing remembered as ‘gentlest of souls’
Autumn Bryant turned her love of dogs into starting a dog treat company, which she ran with her husband, Kenneth Bryant, until their marriage faltered.
Murder-suicide in Gardiner is related to Sidney house fire, police say
Kenneth Bryant shot and killed his estranged wife before turning a gun on himself, state police said.
Maple producers in central Maine ready for start of season
Tapped trees await the right weather for producing sap to be turned into sweet syrup and treats.
Tractor-trailer driver falls asleep, crashes on I-95 in Sidney
No injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved, a state trooper says.
Portland woman injured in Sidney crash improves at hospital
The condition of Michelle Naughton is upgraded to serious at Maine Medical Center.
Portland woman remains in critical condition after Sidney crash
Michelle Naughton, 40, as injured in head-on collision Thursday night on Route 27, Maine State Police say.
Portland woman critically injured in Sidney crash
Criminal charges arising out of the Thursday night crash on Route 27 are possible, police said.
Fearful of violence, central Maine schools deploy resource officers
These law enforcement officials act as security guards, safety consultants, counselors and instructors.
Portland bills other municipalities for share of shelter costs
The city-run facility offers homeless people from all over a low-barrier refuge. Municipalities ought to help, city officials say, but some are pushing back.