Brewer man arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping

Former Brewer resident Brandon Rego, 32, was arrested in Palmyra on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping, two counts of aggravated assault and several counts of domestic violence.

Two found dead in Brewer motel

Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside of a Brewer motel room.

Maine Hunters say compromise bill to allow Sunday hunting in the works

A group called Maine Hunters United for Sunday Hunting announced today that a new “compromise” bill is in the works to allow bow and crossbow hunting on Sundays.

Augusta man sentenced for assault at Muskie Federal Building

A man who assaulted a federal officer in Augusta last year was sentenced Tuesday.

Bangor woman pleads guilty to drug charges

A Bangor woman is facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug charges.

Standish road reopens after fuel truck rollover

The driver of a fuel truck that went off the road and rolled over in Standish was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbrook men accused of sexually assaulting young girl

Two Westbrook men are accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.

Maine elementary school student charged with multiple crimes for bringing gun to school

A 10-year-old student accused of bringing a gun to Monroe Elementary School has been charged.

Woman accused of stabbing victim with scissors arrested in Portland

Police in Portland arrested a woman accused of stabbing another person with scissors.

Mainer wins Oscar for work on Avatar: The Way of Water

A Gorham native won an Oscar Sunday night for his work on the movie Avatar: The Way of Water.