Portland city councilors approve $750,000 ambassador program

Portland’s City Council voted Monday night to continue supporting the local nonprofit Portland Downtown, including its new Downtown Ambassador Program.

Man, juvenile charged in connection with drug trafficking in Lewiston

Two people including a teenager were taken into custody after police found fentanyl and cocaine at a home in Lewiston.

Portland Man Arrested After Hours Long Standoff

Officers say a National Crime Information Center check indicated the suspect was considered a serious threat to the public.

Maine Can’t Enforce Foreign Election Interference Law

The law has been on hold pending federal lawsuits.

Firefighters Battling Wildfire in Baileyville

The fire was last reported to be 20 percent contained as it was burning 30 acres.

Scarborough Amtrak Death Ruled Suicide

The victim was declared dead at the scene.

Police shooting of Harrison man ruled justified by Maine AG

Maine’s Attorney General has ruled that officers who shot at an armed man in Harrison in November were justified.

Cooling Centers Open in Maine with Heat, Humidity

A heat advisory is in effect for many inland parts of Maine until 8 p.m. Thursday.

Portland Firefighter Being Awarded for Saco Rescue

The Saco mayor says Tyler Johnson was working with a paving crew in the town when he noticed a house fire across the street.

Man Dead in Fiery Crash on I-295 in Bowdoinham

State Police say they received numerous reports of a fire on Interstate 295.