Station: WPOR

Easton mother sentenced for toddler’s overdose death

A Maine woman will serve four years behind bars and six years of probation for the overdose death of her 1-year-old son.

Maine man charged in connection with incidents at Portland businesses

A Lewiston man accused of pouring out windshield washer fluid inside of a diner and causing a disturbance at a Starbucks faces several charges.

More Maine schools stocking opioid overdose drug

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is becoming widely available for use during emergency situations. And it’s not just to protect students.

Maine audited for ‘excessive’ misuse of federal grants

Federal Auditors have accused Maine of misusing $2.6 million in federal grant money to pay off pension liabilities. 

New electric vehicle charging stations coming to Maine

A dozen new electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Maine.

Man is charged with cheating Home Depot stores, including one in Maine, out of $300,000 with door-return scam

Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut man was given nearly $300,000 in fraudulent Home Depot credit in several states, including Maine.

Shooter targets vehicles in Gray, Raymond with pellet gun

Police are trying to determine who is firing a pellet gun at vehicles in Gray and Raymond.

Lowell crash leaves teenager dead, two others injured

A teenager was killed in a crash in Lowell early Friday.

Police investigate likely road rage incident in Berwick

One person was run over in Berwick in what police believe was a road rage incident.

An 87-year-old woman fought off an intruder, then fed him after he told her he was ‘awfully hungry’

An 87-year-old Maine woman ably fought off a teenage attacker, then fed him because he said he was “awfully hungry.”

Latest Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Brewer man arrested for hit and run crash in Bangor

48-year-old David Harris was arrested by police this morning on multiple charges, including operating without a license.

23 hours ago in Local

Deadly House Fire in Hiram Claims a Life

Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to the scene of a deadly house fire in Hiram. Crews…

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills vetoes moratorium on new data centers in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has vetoed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on new data centers in Maine.

2 days ago in Local

Judge gives Maine 30 days to review signatures for transgender student referendum

A judge on Friday gave the Maine Secretary of State's Office 30 days to review signatures gathered for a referendum concerning transgender students.

3 days ago in Local

Two Arrested in Months-Long Maine Drug Enforcement Investigation

Both were taken to the Somerset County Jail.