A Windham man is charged with murder for the shooting death of his wife.

Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland says State Police have charged 33-year-old Noah Gaston with murder.  His wife, 34-year-old Alicia Gaston died from a shotgun blast, just before dawn on January 14th, in the couple's residence. Their three children were home at the time and are now staying with relatives.

Gaston was arrested Friday night while visiting his mother in Kingfield. He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland and will make his first court appearance in Portland, either Monday or Tuesday.

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