Despite efforts to curb opioid epidemic, deadly overdoses likely went up last year in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A report says drug overdose deaths increased slightly in the first three quarters of 2019 in Maine, where the nationwide opioid crisis has taken a heavy toll.

Fire officials release findings of investigation into deadly Farmington blast

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Friday morning what led up to the deadly propane blast in Farmington that killed one fire fighter and injured others.

Changes to Maine’s “dig safe” law proposed in light of deadly Farmington propane explosion

According to legislative testimony, a post placed in the ground severed an underground propane line leading to a deadly explosion in Maine.

Search on for missing vessel off Maine after call for help

A search is taking place off Maine for a vessel that called for help 45 miles southeast of Portland.

Portland police trying to locate man wanted in NYC for homicide

Police in Portland are attempting to track down a man wanted on a homicide charge stemming from New York City.

Pedestrian killed while trying to cross the street in Bangor

Bangor police say a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross the street last Tuesday.

Police make two arrests in connection with Brunswick burglaries

Police have arrested two men in connection with a string of burglaries in Brunswick.

Jury selection set to begin in machete killing trial

Jury selection is due to start in the trial of a Maine man charged with killing a neighbor with a machete.

Truck slams through Oxford County store, driver tased by police after crash

Police say a pickup truck crashed through a store in Otisfield during a police chase late Wednesday night.

Plow Truck Hits Pedestrian in Standish

Police are searching for a plow truck that struck a pedestrian in Standish.