The New York man has been charged in the killings of 3 of the women whose bodies were found along a remote beach highway on Long Island, and has been named as the the prime suspect in the death of a 4th woman.
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Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.
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Windham rifle manufacturer created by Bushmaster founder goes out of business
Windham Weaponry was created by Richard Dyke in 2011 after he sold Bushmaster to new owners who decided to move manufacturing out of Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield woman convicted on one count and acquitted of another in sex assault case
A jury in Skowhegan on Wednesday found Davina Petchonka, 39, guilty of incest, which is a misdemeanor, and a judge sentenced her to time already served.
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Toy gun that looked real draws armed police response to Augusta park
Water guns designed to look like handguns are a public safety concern, city police said.
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Police arrest 3 men in connection with 2017 slaying of Down East fisherman
The men are charged with felony murder, arson and robbery stemming from the killing of Wayne Foss, 48, whose body was found in his burned-out home in Whitneyville.
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Industry man pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge from shooting incident in January
Bradford C. Luker, 57, pleaded to a lesser class charge of domestic violence reckless conduct.
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Nurses union backs Pine Tree Power ballot measure
The Maine State Nurses Association lends its support to Question 3, saying it sees power reliability as a matter of public health.
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Bingham man arrested on charges he sexually assaulted 2 children in Moscow
Christopher C. Cates, 48 and a convicted sex offender, was arrested Monday on charges he assaulted the two girls earlier this year, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.