Portland removes sprawling homeless encampment outside downtown

Maine’s largest city started removing a sprawling homeless encampment outside of its downtown area on Tuesday that was home to dozens of people living in tents.

Man arrested for offering needles to Portland middle school student in girls’ bathroom

Portland police say an arrest was made following reports of a suspicious man who offered a middle school student hypodermic needles.

Council members confirm appointment of Danielle West as Portland City Manager

The Portland City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Danielle West as city manager Monday.

Crash in Gray causes damage to Post Office and parked vehicle

No one was injured in a crash that caused damage to the Post Office in Gray.

Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for sexually abusing autistic girl, sharing images

A former special education technician who sexually abused a 6-year-old autistic girl and recorded it was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison on Monday.

Missing man sought by Windham police

Police in Windham are asking for help locating a man who was last seen on Friday.

Biddeford man arrested after reportedly leading New Hampshire police on multiple chases

Police in New Hampshire say a Biddeford man led them on multiple chases in a stolen vehicle Sunday.

Pickup truck fire outside Maine governor’s mansion blamed on drill battery

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A pickup truck fire and explosion outside the Maine governor’s mansion last week was traced to a faulty battery in a cordless drill, officials said.

DEP proposes “risk-based” approach to metal mining

Maine has a number of deposits of crystals that could be similar to the ones in Newry, as well as rare earth elements and the country’s largest reserves of manganese.

Portland says “we’re pushed to the brink” by mounting homeless crisis

The city plans to clear a growing tent encampment, leaving people pondering where to go next with no overall solution in sight.