Station: WPOR

Maine Capitol Police Chief who was on administrative leave has retired

Maine’s Capitol Police Chief has retired after facing criticism over social media posts earlier this year.

Court rejects appeal by man who killed wife with shotgun

The Maine supreme court has upheld the murder conviction and 40-year sentence for a man who killed his wife with a shotgun blast.

Maine State Police arrest man after standoff in Kennebec County

A man was taken into custody in Monmouth after allegedly causing a standoff with police on Friday.

Maine, Delaware senators take aim at maternal mortality in developing world

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Delaware are proposing legislation that they believe would help U.S. efforts to stop preventable maternal and child deaths in the developing world.

Maine towns will be able to access pandemic aid

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Cities and towns in Maine would be able to get access to federal coronavirus aid under a pandemic law change.

Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital vote to unionize

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Nurses at Maine’s largest hospital voted to form a union, meaning about 2,000 nurses will be represented by the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United.

Bill to end police protection from lawsuits sparks debate

A proposal to remove police officers’ protection from many lawsuits has sparked a passionate discussion during a legislative committee work session.

Police looking for 14-year-old from Saco

Saco police are asking for help finding a 14-year-old girl who’s gone missing for a second time.

Ex-trooper who was never disciplined pleads guilty to abuse

An ex-Maine state police trooper pleaded guilty to domestic violence assault, though he was never disciplined after his ex-wife informed his supervisor of the abuse.

Orono woman indicted for voter fraud

An Orono woman was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury for voting twice in last November’s election.

Latest Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Head-on crash on Route 1 in Saco leaves motorcyclist dead

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Route 1 in Saco Friday morning.

5 hours ago in Local

Police renew search for Hancock County man reported missing in 2017

A search is planned in Hancock County in connection with a missing person case from 2017.

14 hours ago in Local

Turner Man Arrested in Connection with Lewiston Shooting

According to Lewiston police, they responded to reports of a shooting Thursday afternoon at 235 Bartlett Street. No injuries were reported. 

1 day ago in Local

Collins Breaks with Republicans to Vote to Shut Down Iran War

She joined GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to back the measure

1 day ago in Local

No Injuries, Schools Secure After Shots Fired in Lewiston

The Lewiston School Superintendent said that police had informed them of the shooting.