Domestic disturbance call in Smithfield leads to standoff

A Maine man is accused of barricading himself inside of a home in Smithfield and causing a standoff with police.

2.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Androscoggin County

Residents in Androscoggin County could feel the ground shake Tuesday evening.

Man wanted for drug trafficking arrested after overnight standoff in Auburn

One man was taken into custody peacefully after a standoff in Auburn.

Opponents of Maine’s new abortion law won’t seek to nullify it through a referendum

Groups opposed to Maine’s new law expanding abortion access won’t attempt to nullify the statute through a so-called People’s Veto referendum.

Gorham residents to vote on $50 million school budget next week

The Gorham Town Council has approved a nearly $50 million school budget for the upcoming school year.

Officers acted in self-defense when they shot and killed autistic man, Maine AG says

Officials say two police officers were justified in using deadly force when they fired at an autistic man in Augusta a little under two years ago.

Maine assistant attorney general charged with drunk driving

A Maine assistant attorney general was arrested in Wilton over the weekend and charged with operating under the influence.

Body of missing kayaker from Maine recovered in Canadian waters

The body of a kayaker from Maine was found in Canada on Sunday.

Easton mother sentenced for toddler’s overdose death

A Maine woman will serve four years behind bars and six years of probation for the overdose death of her 1-year-old son.

Maine man charged in connection with incidents at Portland businesses

A Lewiston man accused of pouring out windshield washer fluid inside of a diner and causing a disturbance at a Starbucks faces several charges.