Oxford County sheriff under investigation after pressuring deputy to go easy on a case

Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright is under investigation after he pressured one of his deputies to go easy on a case concerning a traffic violation of a woman he knows.

Maine Legislature lets voters have say on utility referendum

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Legislature is sending a referendum question on whether to dismantle the state’s two largest electric utilities to voters.

Investigation underway after discovery of bullet in Maine elementary school

A bullet was found in a Brunswick elementary school, and school officials are trying to determine where it came from.

Eliot Cutler to face sentencing in child pornography case

Former gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler pleaded guilty Thursday to child pornography charges.

Maine Secretary of State announces reworded referendum question

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has released the reworded text of a controversial referendum question.

Warden rescues Florida woman trapped in vehicle on flooded road in Waterboro

A Florida woman whose car became trapped in flood waters in Waterboro was rescued by a Game Warden.

Man with history of indecent exposure arrested by Portland police for exposing himself

Portland police say a man who was exposing himself to passers-by while standing on his front porch was taken into custody on Wednesday morning.

Distracted driver dies after Maine Turnpike Crash, police say

Police say a driver died after he became distracted and crashed on the Maine Turnpike Wednesday morning.

Crash claims life of Chesterville teen

An 18-year-old is dead after a crash in Franklin County, police say.

TSA stops man with loaded gun from getting on plane at Portland Jetport

The Transportation Security Administration says its officers prevented a man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight at the Portland Jetport on Sunday.