Northern Maine authorities say two people were found deceased inside a home in Wade.

Wade, Maine Couple Found Deceased Inside Their Home

The victims have been identified as Brian Merchant, 64, and Laurie Ridgway, 56, who lived together at the 505 North Wade Road home.

Maine State Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel went out the home at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday to conduct a welfare check.

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When they arrived they found the two people inside the home and confirmed that both were deceased.

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An investigation, that included the State Fire Marshal's Office, determined that the furnace exhaust pipe inside the residence had been

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