DNA evidence connects West Newfield man to death of Freeport woman

Newly released documents show that police found Gary Mariner's blood on Danielle Goodwin's body. Her blood was also found on several objects in his home.

West Newfield man pleads not guilty to murder charge

Gary Mariner, 65, is accused of killing Danielle Goodwin, 52, of Freeport, in September.

Judge reverses position, keeps South Portland teen accused of planning attack in custody

Hours before the 17-year-old accused of trying to recruit another person to commit murder at his high school was set be released from custody, police shared new information that convinced a judge to reverse his decision.

Judge denies request for new trial for man convicted of 1994 murder

The judge had agreed to consider a new trial after finding Foster Bates' last attorney waited too long to request a hearing for new evidence in the murder and rape of Tammy Dickson. But the judge didn't find the evidence strong enough to reopen the case.

DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash

The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.

Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger

Albertsons owns 19 Shaw's stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.

South Portland police looking for two men after armed home invasion

Police said there is no threat to the public, but they want residents to check security cameras.

Aroma Joe’s to offer free 20-ounce drink for all veterans Nov. 11

Lois Galgay Reckitt, women’s rights activist and South Portland lawmaker, dies at 78

Reckitt was the longtime director of Family Crisis Services in Portland and was the driving force behind Maine's proposed Equal Rights Amendment.

South Portland teen accused in scheme to kill members of school community pleads not guilty

The South Portland 17-year-old appeared in Cumberland County Juvenile Court on Thursday on several felony level charges, including arson and solicitation for murder.