News

Social media threat shuts down two Portland schools

Social media threat shuts down two Portland schools

Photo: clipart.com


PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Police say they’ve charged a 17-year-old with making a threat directed toward students at Casco Bay High School in Portland.

Portland Police Lt. Robert Martin said the teen was arrested on a terrorizing charge Wednesday morning in neighboring Westbrook. Police seized a BB-gun.

Martin said the initial investigation points to a longstanding dispute between two different groups of teens outside of school.

Classes at Casco Bay and the Portland Arts & Technology School, which share the building, were cancelled Wednesday because of the threat. Police became aware of the threat posted on social media Tuesday afternoon.

Latest Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Silver Alert Issued for Kennebunk Man

Police have issued a Silver Alert for Norman Lamb of Kennebunk

19 hours ago in Local

Platner Thinks Democratic Voters Will Overlook Past, Support Him as New Party Face

Platner has been open about mistakes he says he made in the past and his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

20 hours ago in Local

Biddeford Man Arrested By SWAT Team After Fleeing Arrest

Police say a man drove away from a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle

20 hours ago in Local

Police Investigate After Fairfield Man Found Dead

Police Car

Officers will continue their investigation with the assistance of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

21 hours ago in Local

Maine to accept record-low number of refugees in 2026

The White House says the U.S. is reducing the cap on refugees it will take in next year by 95%, with only 50 coming to Maine.