Court document: Victim shot twice, wrapped in tarp

Friends of a Maine woman found dead in the basement of her apartment house have held a vigil for her as the man accused of killing her awaits a court appearance.

Fryeburg Police: Driver Charged After Nearly Striking Students In Crosswalk

A 72-year-old man was charged after police say he nearly struck two students in a crosswalk in Fryeburg.

Windham Mom Crashes Into Art Gallery With Child In Vehicle

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded after an SUV crashed into an art gallery in Casco.

Judge blocks student suspension over note about ‘rapist’

A federal judge has blocked a three-day suspension imposed on a high school student for posting comments about a “rapist” on a bathroom mirror, saying her comments were constitutionally protected free speech.

UMaine to get more funding for offshore wind project

The University of Maine is getting more federal funding for a floating platform to support up to a 12-megawatt wind turbine.

Police in Piscataquis County search for missing Greenville man

Police in Piscataquis County are asking for help finding a missing Greenville man.

Drug agents arrest man wanted on homicide charge in Rumford drug bust

Maine drug agents arrested five people, including one person wanted in New York on a homicide charge, during a drug bust in Rumford.

Driver pulled out of vehicle before it burst into flames in Fairfield wreck

Maine State Police say the driver of a vehicle that went up in flames after crashing into guard rails was pulled out of the wreck with a broken leg.

Provider blames Maine DHHS for disabled client’s death

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) The head of a Maine service provider whose contract was terminated by the state is blaming the death of a client on the Department of Health and Human Services.

State police confirm body belongs to missing Waterville woman; boyfriend charged with murder

Maine State Police have confirmed that a body found in Waterville is that of a missing mother of 2, and that her boyfriend is charged with murder.