Senate Advances Social Security Bill Backed by Sen. Collins

The bill repeals two policies that reduce Social Security benefits for public employees.

Investigators identify two suspects in South Portland shooting

Police says an altercation between two groups of people inside the restaurant moved outside at about 5:15 pm.

Chinese nationals charged in alleged scam targeting Maine man

Three Chinese nationals are accused of trying to scam an 82-year-old Alfred man out of $100,000.

Head-on crash involving two SUVs in Penobscot County leaves two people dead

Two people were killed in a head-on crash Wednesday morning in Penobscot County.

Portland Only City With 3 Restaurants on NY Times List

Portland’s three restaurants on the list was followed by Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit and Houston.

Convicted Maine Murderer Dies in New Jersey Prison

David Silva was convicted in Kennebec County more than 10 years ago

Former Cumberland County Deputy accused of stealing

A former Cumberland County Deputy has been indicted on theft and burglary charges.

No injuries after school bus rollover on icy road in Sumner

A student and the driver of a school bus were not injured when the vehicle crashed in Sumner on Tuesday.

Falmouth Man Faces Jail After Pleading Guilty Over Taxes

Federal prosecutors say Jeffrey Riddle filed tax returns for years showing he owed substantial taxes, but never pay them

Crime Rate in Maine Is Down Over Three Years

Statewide crime statistics released Monday in four categories show crimes against people, property and society are all down over three years.