Lewiston, Lisbon police to be questioned by commission investigating mass shooting

The commission tasked with investigating the events surrounding the Lewiston mass shooting will question Lewiston and Lisbon police on Thursday.

County commissioners formally request removal of Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright

Oxford County commissioners on Wednesday agreed to ask Maine Gov. Janet Mills to remove a sheriff accused of improprieties including the sale of guns from an evidence locker without proper notifications or documentation.

Maine man found not criminally responsible for brother’s murder

A Poland man charged with murder in the death of his brother has been found not criminally responsible by reason of insanity.

Fishing regulators say no to catching more of this most valuable species

Fishermen who harvest one of the most valuable marine species in the U.S. hoped for permission to catch more baby eels next year, but regulators said Monday the tight restrictions that have been in place for several years are likely to stay the same.

Maine must release voter rolls to conservative group, court says

A federal appeals court has ruled that Maine must release its voter list to a conservative-backed group that’s conducting independent audits, concluding that state restrictions on distributing the list violated the National Voter Registration Act.

Officials announce new Maine Turnpike connector road

A proposed regional connector road between Gorham and the Maine Turnpike has been announced by officials.

Shots fired at homes in Lebanon, Acton, police say

The York County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of recent shooting incidents in Lebanon and Acton.

Police arrest Portland protesters demanding ceasefire in Gaza after blocking I-295 exit.

The group made up of around 100 people blocked both Exit 7 ramps at Franklin Street and Marginal Way at around 1:30 in the afternoon Friday, impacting traffic.

Commissioners in Oxford County pen letter to Gov. Mills asking for sheriff’s removal

Oxford County commissioners have confirmed that they intend to ask Governor Janet Mills to use her power to remove Sheriff Christopher Wainwright from his position.

South Portland bank robbery suspect arrested

Police have made an arrest in connection with a bank robbery in South Portland last week.