Union: Police Dispatcher Staffing Levels Too Low to Maintain

A police union in Maine’s capital city says the number of police dispatchers in the state’s public safety center is low enough that it could compromise public safety.

Viking Longship Replica Docks in Maine and Draws Spectators

Residents of Maine are taking to the coast to greet a newly arrived replica of a Viking longship, the same type of ship that would have sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas over 1,000 years ago.

Maine Lowers Fines On Speeding Tickets

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine drivers will see lower fines on their speeding tickets starting Monday.

New York Man To Be Extradited In Cherryfield Killing

A New York man’s conviction in his home state clears the way for him to be extradited to face a charge of killing a woman in Down East Maine.

Maine Judge Hears Arguments in Clean Election Lawsuit

AUBURN, Maine (AP)   A judge says he hopes to weigh in this month on a lawsuit over Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s decision to hold up more than $1 million in public campaign funding

Toddler Found in Road in Chelsea

CHELSEA, Maine (WGAN)  Police say a two-year-old boy was found in the middle of a road in Chelsea Monday morning

Calling Officer ‘Dishonest,’ Judge Calls for Review of Cases

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP)   A Maine judge is raising concerns about a “dishonest officer” and asking the Knox County district attorney to review past cases involving the officer

Body of Man Reported Missing on Great Diamond Island Found

PORTLAND, Maine (WGAN)  Portland Police say they are investigating the apparent drowning of a Florida man

1 Person Killed in Orneville Crash

Law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal crash in the town of Orneville, Maine.

Bangor Police Charge New York Man in Connection with Stabbing

Bangor police have charged a man in connection with a stabbing on Friday.