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Man convicted in 1980 killing of East Millinocket teen appeals to Maine's high court

Man convicted in 1980 killing of East Millinocket teen appeals to Maine's high court

Man convicted in 1980 killing of East Millinocket teen appeals to Maine's high court

The man at the center of a cold case that gained nationwide attention insists he did not kill the 16-year-old decades ago.

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At least three dead, 12 wounded in terror attack near famed Christmas market in France

French prosecutors say a terror investigation has been opened into the shooting, while the gunman remains at large.

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Maine's 'Black Hole' defense helping the team make history

The Black Bears defense held Weber State to -1 rushing yards and had four interceptions in their 23-18 win over the Wildcats.

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Is it working? Auburn PD's zero-tolerance shoplifting policy

When the number of shoplifting cases surged in the city of Auburn earlier this year, the police department instituted a new, no-nonsense policy.

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LePage blasts Mills' push to halt finalization of contracts

Mills asked several state agencies to stop finalizing state contracts until after her Jan. 2 inauguration.

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Fate of Portland's waterfront remains unclear

Community members came out Tuesday evening to voice their concerns about developing Portland's waterfront -- many saying they are worried the city is losing it's uniqueness and charm.

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USM to refine pop-up class rules after retired professor went ‘rogue’

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'Truly heartwarming': Eight-year-old donates to equine center

Helping animals who need a forever home. Making sure children don't go hungry when school's not in session. At just 8-years-old, those are some of the ways Allie Mannette has paid it forward during the holidays. This year, she's turned her attention to Riding To The Top.

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Window inserts provided to low-income families

AmeriCorps and Husson University partner to provide 300 window inserts to low-income families to help offset expensive heating bills.

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LePage says he will run again in 2022 if he doesn't like Mills's performance

On WVOM Tuesday morning, LePage said he will be watching Governor-elect Janet Mills and may run again in 2022 if he does not like what he sees.

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Freeport man's defamation suit heard in Maine Supreme Court

Maine's Supreme Court hears the defamation lawsuit, Hearts with Haiti v. Paul Kendrick in Portland. The court battle has been ongoing since 2013.

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5 things to know Wednesday: Portland Jetport record passengers, LePage may run again, and more

NEWS CENTER Maine can help you get your day started right with a quick look at the stories making headlines across the state and the nation.

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21 dead, 71 burned in fire at illegal tap on Mexico pipeline

The pipeline apparently exploded hours after thieves drilled an illegal tap and locals approached to try to gather spilled fuel in buckets.

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Gov. Janet Mills marks swearing-in of 46 new US citizens

Maine Gov. Janet Mills was on hand for a ceremony this week that saw 46 new U.S. citizens from 31 different countries take the oath of allegiance.

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Sen. King undergoes follow-up cancer treatment

"I’m not worried and you shouldn’t be either," King said Friday in a statement. My Instagram feed may suffer, he says, but "I plan to be back to snapping sunsets in no time."

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Double-digit snow totals for Sunday

Some of us could see around 2 feet of snow, sleet possible closer to the coast

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