Part-time police officer accused of sexual assault of teen

STOCKTON SPRINGS, Maine (AP) — A part-time police officer in Maine has been arrested on a charge of sexually assaulting a teenager many times over a span of several months.

New Hampshire police to clear out homeless encampment

A homeless encampment in New Hampshire will soon be cleared out, displacing dozens of people.

Maine DEP leader to take vote into account in transmission line permit decision

Maine’s environmental commissioner said Friday she’ll take the referendum vote into account when deciding whether to suspend a permit for a $1 billion electric transmission line in western Maine.

Brunswick Police: No evidence of sexual assault at football retreat

Police in a Maine town say there is no evidence sexual assault took place at a local high school football team’s retreat.

Boyfriend of slain Standish woman indicted on murder charge

The boyfriend of a woman found dead in Standish over the summer has been indicted for murder.

Death of New York teen in Machias ruled a homicide

Maine State Police are investigating the death of a person in Machias as a homicide.

Human remains found along Presumpscot River identified as missing Westbrook man

Investigators say human remains found in Westbrook on Halloween are those of a Westbrook man who was reported missing in June.

Portland police warn of recent spike in drug overdoses

Police in Portland say they responded to six drug overdoses in a 12-hour period on Wednesday.

Environmental group asks state to stop construction of transmission line in Maine

An environmental group wants the state to halt construction of a $1 billion transmission line through western Maine.

Memorial held for Augusta shelter resident killed by police

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A riverside memorial was held for a Maine man shot and killed by police after he threatened and injured a fellow resident of a shelter with a knife.