Marcel LaGrange has entered an insanity plea in the slayings of Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter and has asked to be tried by a judge instead of a jury of his peers.
Daniel Kool
Staff Writer
Daniel Kool is the Portland Press Herald's utilities reporter, covering electricity, gas, broadband - anything you get a bill for. He also covers the impact of tariffs on Maine and picks up the odd business story. He joined the Press Herald in 2024 as the night reporter. A graduate of Boston University, he previously covered city news, transportation and higher education for the Boston Globe. His work has also appeared in GBH News, the Boston Globe Magazine and Boston University's student newspaper, where he was the city news editor. A midwestern transplant, Daniel lives in Biddeford, where he plays with keyboards and little noise-making boxes.
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All 4 members of Maine’s congressional delegation back government funding bill
Maine’s House members noted that the final deal dropped a controversial suspension of the national debt ceiling, which had been backed by President-elect Donald Trump.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Downtown expands Park & Work discount eligibility
The program, which offers reduced parking rates to downtown employees, will soon expand to include those making 80% of the area median income.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Islandport Press taps new leadership as founder moves on
KJ Grow will bring years of publishing experience to her new role, the Yarmouth-based company announced Thursday.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Local & State
Suzie the bear, longtime Maine Wildlife Park resident, dies at 30
‘Suzie wasn’t big for a black bear, but her bear boss attitude reminded her larger bear friends to respect their elders,’ the park said in its announcement.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Police searching for 2 men after shots fired near Maine Mall
The incident began with an altercation between two groups inside Kobe Steakhouse and spilled out into the parking lot.
Posted inLocal & State
Two drivers killed in head-on collision in Clifton
The 2 vehicles collided Wednesday morning, officials said. One was on fire by the time emergency crews arrived.
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Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Biddeford police sergeant killed in car crash
A fellow officer said Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek’s death was a significant loss and that the size of the crowd at his funeral was a testament to how widely his death was felt throughout southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, News
Gov. Mills announces 2024 business excellence awards
The awards celebrate Maine businesses that excel in the manufacturing and service professions.
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Police investigating at least 10 car crashes on I-395
Icy conditions and illegal driving caused a handful of crashes on the Penobscot River bridge during the Monday morning commute.