Maine man sentenced for making online threat directed at Jewish people

A Buxton man who posted a threat against the Jewish community during Rosh Hashanah was sentenced to a year and one day in prison on Thursday.

Police investigating murder-suicide that left a young couple dead in Minot

Police say a young couple died in a murder-suicide in Minot.

Man who claimed self-defense in 2016 Portland killing will not get a new trial

After nine hours of deliberation, a jury found a 27-year-old man not guilty of murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with a shooting in Portland eight years ago.

Former sergeant investigating missing person case in Aroostook County accused of falsifying records

A former Maine police sergeant is accused of tampering with evidence related to a missing person investigation.

Police in Cumberland County urging public to be vigilant about recent scam

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam that primarily targets the elderly.

Plane makes emergency landing in Hollis after running low on fuel

A road in Hollis was shut down Wednesday afternoon after a small airplane made an emergency landing. 

Westbrook police asking for help locating man who followed and accosted high school student

Police in Westbrook are searching for a man who they say followed and accosted a high school student on Tuesday.

Funding in state supplemental budget proposal would set aside millions for Maine shelters

A legislative committee has given initial approval to providing Maine’s five low-barrier shelters with $7.5 million.

Potential threat that shut down Bangor airport terminal deemed false alarm

The TSA says a potential threat at the Bangor Airport was a false alarm.

Maine power crews wind down restoration efforts following April nor’easter

Crews are wrapping up restoration efforts following a nor’easter that caused hundreds of thousands of Central Maine Power customers to lose service on Thursday.