Tick-borne disease babesiosis on the rise in Maine

A study published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows over a 1,400% increase in babesiosis cases in Maine over the past 8 years.

Police issue warning about group burglarizing homes of Asian families in Portland

Police in Portland are urging residents to be on the lookout for a group of men they say are targeting members of the city’s Asian community.

New bill could introduce biennial vehicle inspection program in Maine

Mainers may only have to get new vehicle inspections stickers every other year if a proposed bill is approved in Augusta.

Brewer man arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping

Former Brewer resident Brandon Rego, 32, was arrested in Palmyra on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault and several counts of domestic violence.

Two found dead in Brewer motel

Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside of a Brewer motel room.

Maine Hunters say compromise bill to allow Sunday hunting in the works

A group called Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting announced today that a new “compromise” bill is in the works to allow bow and crossbow hunting on Sundays.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Maine elementary school student charged with multiple crimes for bringing gun to school

A 10-year-old student accused of bringing a gun to Monroe Elementary School has been charged.

Woman accused of stabbing victim with scissors arrested in Portland

Police in Portland arrested a woman accused of stabbing another person with scissors.

Maine AG: Fatal shooting by York County deputy was justified

A sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man he thought was trying to take his gun was justified in using deadly force because he believed he was at risk of serious injury or death, according to a Maine attorney general’s office investigation made public Friday.