Teenager wanted for Naples shooting arrested in Portland

The 18-year-old accused in a shooting that injured one person during a 4th of July celebration in Naples has been taken into custody.

Corrections officials search for inmate at Maine jail who walked off worksite

The Maine Department of Corrections says an inmate at Down East Correctional Facility in Machias walked off on an assigned work site on Thursday.

Variety of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, seized during search of Fairfield home

Police say counterfeit money, four loaded pistols and a variety of drugs were found during a raid on a home in Fairfield.

18-year-old suspect sought in connection with Naples shooting

Police say a suspect is at large following a shooting that injured a juvenile during a fireworks show in Naples.

Maine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails.

The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.

Stockholm Maine’s first town to build inclusive playground

The small town of Stockholm is Maine’s first town to build a fully inclusive playground for children with physical and developmental challenges.

Porter woman bit by Black Bear after punching it to defend her dog.

The woman stood and made herself appear large, which is recommended in a black bear encounter. But instead of slowly retreating, she confronted the bear and punched it on the nose, resulting in the bear biting her on the wrist.

Former UMA president receives unemployment benefits despite never working there

The former president of UMA is scheduled to begin receiving unemployment benefits this month, despite pulling his contract before he started working at the school.

ATV crash in Coplin kills Massachusetts woman

The Maine Warden Service is investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred Saturday afternoon on a trail near Quill Hill Road in Coplin. 

Skowhegan police arrest four in third drug bust this month

Four suspects were arrested Thursday in a drug raid conducted at a Skowhegan home.