Ferry runs aground off coast of Vinalhaven

No one was hurt when a ferry service out of Vinalhaven ran aground Wednesday morning.

Maine governor calls for disaster declaration to help recover from summer flooding

OXFORD, Maine (AP) Maine’s governor is calling on President Joe Biden to issue a disaster declaration to help the western part of the state recover from summer flooding.

Shackled, handcuffed inmate tries to escape custody in Maine, report says

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office says an inmate tried to escape custody while hand cuffed and shackled.

Chelsea crash claims life of 28-year-old man

A man is dead after his vehicle went off the road and struck a telephone pole in Chelsea.

Child abducted in Baltimore found in Portland, police say

The Portland Police Department helped to make an arrest in a child abduction case.

Milo man sentenced for beating death of 1-month-old son

A Maine man will spend 25 years behind bars for the killing of his infant son.

FBI offering $10,000 for information about 2008 slaying in Portland

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could help them crack a cold case murder dating back to 2008.

Driver who struck car, pole in Kennebunk charged with driving to endanger

A driver who struck a utility pole and a parked car in Kennebunk has been charged.

Body found on road in Bucksport

An investigation is underway after a body was found in the middle of a road in Bucksport on Tuesday.

Winter Harbor Fire Chief faces theft, forgery charges

Winter Harbor Fire Chief Tatum McLean was indicted by a Hancock County grand jury on charges of unsworn falsification, forgery and theft by misapplication of property.