Maine man sentenced for killing the mother of his child seeks appeal

A Lewiston man sentenced to 47 years behind bars for killing the mother of his child is looking to appeal his sentence and murder conviction to the Maine Supreme Court.

Witnesses report shots fired from two vehicles in Portland

Portland Police are investigating reports of shots exchanged between two vehicles in an incident Tuesday night.

Lewiston, Lisbon police to be questioned by commission investigating mass shooting

The commission tasked with investigating the events surrounding the Lewiston mass shooting will question Lewiston and Lisbon police on Thursday.

Police arrest Portland protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza after blocking I-295 exit.

The group made up of around 100 people blocked both Exit 7 ramps at Franklin Street and Marginal Way at around 1:30 in the afternoon Friday, impacting traffic.

Commissioners in Oxford County pen letter to Gov. Mills asking for sheriff’s removal

Oxford County commissioners have confirmed that they intend to ask Governor Janet Mills to use her power to remove Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from his position.

South Portland bank robbery suspect arrested

Police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery in South Portland last week.

Portland reports first month in over 2 years without an overdose death

Portland Police say they also saw a 21% decrease in overdoses last month compared to January of 2023.

Maine man who fled to Mexico after hit-and-run killing sentenced to 48 years

A Maine man who ran over his girlfriend with a vehicle in Acadia National Park and then fled to Mexico was sentenced Thursday to 48 years in prison for murder.

Unhoused man charged with assaulting people at Portland apartment building while holding a machete

Police have charged an unhoused man after he allegedly assaulted people in a Portland apartment building while wielding a machete.

Ellsworth man re-arrested after drug agents seize fentanyl, suspected meth from his home

An Ellsworth man who was released after a drug bust last month has been arrested again on drug charges.