Portland to open overnight warming shelter ahead of dangerous cold snap

The City of Portland has opened a temporary overnight warming shelter to keep people safe during bitter cold conditions expected on Friday.

Police arrest Portland man in connection with commercial burglary; accomplice still at large

Police say a burglary suspect was caught dragging a safe out of a Portland business Tuesday morning.

15-year-old accused of making threat targeting Farmington school

Classes at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington were cancelled Tuesday after a pair of threats against the school.

Suspect in Winslow stabbing pleads not guilty

A Maine man has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing of another man in Winslow earlier this month.

Lisbon Falls home struck by bullets, police search for suspect

Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home in Lisbon Falls.

Mills administration: heating relief checks are in the mail

Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday that the first round of $450 heating relief payments is in the mail.

Fire at town garage in Oxford County destroys snow plows, other equipment

A fire at the town garage in Peru destroyed nearly all of the town’s tools.

Debt limit trigger aimed at Maine consumer utility meets threshold

A proposal aimed at restricting long-term debt necessary to create a consumer-owned electric utility has enough signatures to appear on the November ballot in Maine.

Man accused of robbing Portland bank arrested following tips from citizens

Police in Portland have arrested a bank robbery suspect.

Another Mainer facing prison time related to Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol

A Maine man is facing prison time for his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.