Station: WZAN

Maine Attorney General’s Office declares three police shootings justified

The Maine Attorney General’s Office ruled Wednesday that three separate police shootings were all justified.

Officials say ride operator likely failed to check strap before accident at Palace Playland

An investigation into an accident that left a 10-year-old boy injured at Palace Playland last month found that the ride operator likely didn’t check a strap to make sure the boy was secured.

Victim in robbery ordered to strip at gunpoint, Winslow police say

A 30-year-old Palmyra man is accused of robbing another man and forcing him to strip at gunpoint.

Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to White House student loan forgiveness plan

Democratic Congressman Jared Golden is not toeing the party line when it comes to President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of borrowers.

Drug sweep in Western Maine results in charges for 8 people

Eight people were charged with drug-related crimes during a sweep by law enforcement in Western Maine.

No PFAS detected in water, Portland Water District says

The Portland Water District says its water is PFAS-free.

Life expectancy dips throughout U.S., including Maine

The average U.S. life expectancy dipped 1.8 years in 2020.

Post-conviction hearing set for Waldo County mother convicted in infant son’s killing

A Maine mother serving a 13-year prison sentence for the killing of her infant son was set to appear in court again Wednesday for a post-conviction hearing.

Non-profit DNA project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Non-profit DNA testing project brought in to help identify Victorian-era remains found in Sanford

Investigators recover pipe bomb from Presque Isle residence where body was found

Police say a person who was found dead at a residence in Presque Isle last week had made a pipe bomb.

Latest Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Waldoboro Police Looking for Missing Man

Officers first announced the man was missing last Friday.

15 hours ago in Local

New Scam Targets Mainers With QR Code for Payments

The message included a QR code with payment instructions and a list of violations.

15 hours ago in Local

Bates College Lifts Shelter-In-Place as Lewiston Police Search for Armed Man

Students at Bates College in Lewiston were told to shelter-in-place Thursday afternoon due to reports of a man with a gun.

19 hours ago in Local

Maine motorcyclist dies after crashing into utility pole in Wales

A 51-year-old motorcyclist is dead after police say he crashed into a utility pole in Wales.

19 hours ago in Local

Maine Congressman Golden is sole House Democrat to vote against war powers resolution

Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden joined Republicans in defeating a measure to limit the president's ability to wage war in Iran.