Maine Warden Serviced called to search for missing 80-year-old Manchester Man found him deceased

A man found dead behind his home will be examined by the medical examiner. He went out for his morning walk at 8:30 Saturday morning and police were called when he didn’t return.

Sanford Police say reported sexual assault did not happen

Police are not saying why someone reported the assault or if they are facing any charges of false reporting

Eliot Cutler arrested, charged with 4 counts of unlawful sexually explicit material

As of Saturday Morning Eliot Cutler was still reported to be behind bars, likely unable to access the $50,000 needed for bail as the arrest occurred on Friday night after the banks closed

Panel to help Maine National Guard improve assault response

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday established a permanent advisory council to improve the Maine National Guard’s responses to sexual assault and harassment, and to ensure assault survivors are connected to available resources.

Governor surveys fire damage at processing plant in Maine

BELFAST, Maine (AP) Residents near a burning potato-processing plant were urged to shelter in place until the fire was brought under control Thursday.

Patriots owner credits Maine teens with calling ‘audible’ on school bus

TOPSHAM, Maine (AP) Two teenagers who helped bring a runaway school bus to a stop and called for help have been invited to the New England Patriots season opener.

Maine PUC proposes tougher standards on electric utilities

HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) The Maine Public Utilities Commission is considering tougher new rules on electric utility performance similar to those proposed by lawmakers.

Maine House approves bill on adopting ranked-choice voting

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A bill to allow Maine municipalities the choice to adopt ranked-choice voting has passed the state House.

US states seek to ease inflation burden with direct payments

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) With inflation raging and state coffers flush with cash, governors and lawmakers across the U.S. are considering a relatively simple solution to help ease the pain people are feeling at the gas pump and grocery store, sending money.

Residents told to shelter in place because of fire in Maine

BELFAST, Maine (AP) Residents near a burning potato-processing plant were urged to shelter in place on Thursday.