Police search for persons of interest in West Paris shooting

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two persons of interest after a shooting in West Paris.

Man in custody following Brunswick standoff

Police say a suspect is in custody after an armed standoff overnight at one of the former Navy housing complexes in Brunswick.

Maine Proposal Would Eliminate Textbooks From Sales Tax

A proposal before the Maine State House would exempt school textbook purchases from sales tax in the state.

Payment Processor Announces plans to Acquire 2 Companies

A Portland-based payment processor plans to acquire two other payment companies in a deal worth about $1.7 billion.

Maine Home Sales Surged at the End of 2019

Maine home sales surged at the end of 2019, which was a record-breaking year for real estate in the state.…

First Maine Woman to Join a National Effort to Force Hotel and Motel Owners to Compensate Victims of Sex Trafficking.

A former Maine resident is becoming the first woman in the state to join a national effort to force hotel…

Bangor woman struck and killed by vehicle while hitchhiking in Orrington

Authorities say a 34-year-old Bangor woman was killed after getting hit by a vehicle on Thursday.

Police in Portland respond to “troubling” spike in drug overdoses

Portland police say five deaths that occurred since January 9th have been attributed to drug use.

Springvale man sentenced for arson that destroyed Sanford home

A Springvale man convicted of arson is sentenced to 8 years in prison with all but 5 years suspended.

Union: Jail staff shortages lead to forced overtime, turmoil

A union representing Maine corrections officers says jail staffing shortages are leading to forced overtime and turmoil among staff.