Maine man who fled to Mexico after hit-and-run killing sentenced to 48 years

A Maine man who ran over his girlfriend with a vehicle in Acadia National Park and then fled to Mexico was sentenced Thursday to 48 years in prison for murder.

Unhoused man charged with assaulting people at Portland apartment building while holding a machete

Police have charged an unhoused man after he allegedly assaulted people in a Portland apartment building while wielding a machete.

Ellsworth man re-arrested after drug agents seize fentanyl, suspected meth from his home

An Ellsworth man who was released after a drug bust last month has been arrested again on drug charges.

Relatives of Maine mass shooting victims testify through tears: Change is long overdue

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Through tears, witnesses who lost family members in the deadliest shooting in Maine history described gunfire, blood, tourniquets and unfathomable loss — and implored an independent commission to do something to make sure it never happens again.

President Biden issues disaster declaration for December storm in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) President Joe Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration for extensive damage caused by a massive wind and rainstorm in Maine in December, the first of three storms to pummel the state, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced Wednesday.

Massachusetts man shot, killed by police in Maine after chase, report says

FRYEBURG, Maine (AP) A Massachusetts motorist who led police on a chase in two states was fatally shot after crashing in Maine and emerging from the pickup truck with a knife, police said Wednesday.

Maine governor delivers State of the State address

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine Gov. Janet Mills called Tuesday evening for strengthening the state’s yellow flag law, boosting background checks for private sales of weapons and bolstering mental crisis care, telling lawmakers that there’s broad support for action to prevent future tragedies following the deadliest mass shooting in state history.

Saco man charged with stealing water truck, damaging police cruiser during pursuit

The driver of a utility truck was arrested after leading police on a chase and crashing into a Maine State Police cruiser.

Driver, sheriff’s deputy injured after tractor-trailer rolls over in Penobscot County

Maine State Police say a sheriff’s deputy was injured in a tractor-trailer rollover in Brewer.

South Portland schools employee leaves state after receiving ‘vile’ message from white supremacist

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator of public schools in South Portland, Maine, has resigned and left the state, saying he fears for his family’s safety after receiving a threatening letter from a white supremacist.