Robert Burton, who challenged decisions of the presiding justice in his appeal, was convicted by a jury in October 2017 of murdering his girlfriend, Stephanie Gebo, having shot her in the back three times.
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High school teacher in Piscataquis County is Maine’s Teacher of the Year
Joseph Hennessey, an English teacher, was selected from among more than 300 nominees.
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Convicted murderer who escaped Maine prison is recaptured
Arnold Nash was found walking along a major road in Dover-Foxcroft, leading to speculation he wanted to be caught.
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Killer who was arrested after massive manhunt appeals his conviction
Robert Burton led police on the longest manhunt in state history after killing a former girlfriend who was sleeping with a gun to protect herself from him.
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Philanthropic Canadian family killed in Greenville plane crash
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but an expert said a mechanical malfunction might have caused the pilot to lose control.
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Three people killed as plane crashes in field near Greenville airport
The twin-engine turbo-prop had left Pembroke Airport in Ontario, destined for Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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Historic Maine wilderness inn destroyed by fire
The Chesuncook Lake House, 50 miles north of Moosehead Lake, was built in 1864 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Dover-Foxcroft man who went missing has been found safely
Police say John Ferguson was not at home over the weekend when they checked in for a report of medical emergency.
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Jury picked for Robert Burton’s murder trial, due to start Monday in Bangor
Burton, who led police on one of the longest manhunts in state history, is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Stephanie Gebo, in June 2015 in Parkman.
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Land deal conserves 4,300-acre site near Katahdin Iron Works
The land around Silver Lake and along the West Branch of the Pleasant River in Piscataquis County is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen.