Maine woman convicted in 10-year-old daughter’s killing sentenced to 48 years

Sharon Carrillo was convicted in the death of Marissa Kennedy, and was sentenced by a judge on Friday afternoon.

TSA finds loaded handgun in carry-on bag at Portland Jetport

The TSA confiscated a loaded handgun from a Maine man at the Portland Jetport on Friday morning.

Committee endorses bill to require CMP to renegotiate lease

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Legislators have voted to endorse a bill to require the state to cancel and potentially renegotiate a lease for Central Maine Power’s proposed $1 billion transmission project.

Police: Biddeford woman revived with Narcan after turnpike crash

Maine State Police say a Biddeford woman was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a car with a needle sticking out of her arm.

Virginia family with Maine ties at center of violent double homicide

The suspect and victims involved in a disturbing double murder in Virginia have ties to Maine.

Police: Man showing off gun accidentally shoots himself

A Maine man visiting his sister in Connecticut is facing numerous charges after police say he accidentally shot himself in the thigh while showing off his gun.

Proposal would allow Maine parents to select non-binary marker on children’s birth certificates

The state of Maine could allow parents to select non-binary as a gender option on their children’s birth certificates.

Police make arrest in Old Orchard Beach stabbing investigation

Police have arrested a man in connection with that double stabbing at an Old Orchard Beach party over the weekend.

DOJ: Maine violated law for limiting disability services

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The U.S. Justice Department has determined Maine has been in violation of federal law for limiting services to a man with several disabilities and medical conditions.

Plan for new Bangor jail stalls amid criticism

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Plans for a new jail in Maine are on hold in the wake of criticism from the public about a plan for an eight-story, 250-bed facility that some feared would have altered the Bangor skyline.