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.
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West Newfield man pleads not guilty to murder charge
Gary Mariner, 65, is accused of killing Danielle Goodwin, 52, of Freeport, in September.
Judge releases South Portland teen accused of planning attack
A 17-year-old who has been charged with trying to recruit another person to commit murder at South Portland High School last fall, was released on house arrest Thursday after a judge found there was limited evidence that he poses a threat to others.
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 weighing whether to release South Portland teen accused of planning murder scheme
Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin says he is concerned by statements a 17-year-old allegedly made to corrections officers at Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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.
South Portland teen accused in murder plot is back in custody
The 17-year-old will be held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center for at least a week. Prosecutors say he participated in hateful social media group chats.
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.