Jail escapee accused of leading police on chase in Androscoggin County

Police say an inmate who escaped from the Androscoggin County Jail on Monday morning stole a vehicle and led officers on a chase.

Body of missing man recovered from Sebasticook River

A body was discovered Sunday in the Sebasticook River. Police say the body was that of Justin Howard, 36, who went missing after he was seen entering the river near Pleasant St. in Clinton on March 28.

Maine university president withdraws after hiring complaints

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The incoming president of a public university in Maine has voluntarily withdrawn from his position amid complaints from faculty members about his hiring.

Shooting that killed Maine toddler preceded by shirt fight

A Maine man who fatally shot his toddler niece did so after getting into a fight with the child’s father over a shirt, police said.

Wells man charged with murder in death of 2-year-old

Andrew Huber Young is accused of shooting the toddler and two men at a home Saturday afternoon.

University of Maine trustees consider Malloy’s fate

In recent weeks, the faculty senates of three campuses have each issued no-confidence votes in Malloy.

Vacancies effectively shut down small Maine town

The town office has been closed since April 21, and it’s unclear when some of the key positions might be filled.

Saturday Shooting involves a family in Wells

There isn’t much information yet regarding a shooting Saturday in Wells

Police investigate shooting death at Augusta towing business

Maine State Police say a Lewiston man was fatally shot at a towing company in Augusta on Friday.

Hancock County man arrested following incident in Otis

A man was taken into custody after an incident involving police crisis negotiators in Otis on Thursday.