Police: Saco man brandished hammer in Old Orchard Beach robbery

A Saco man is arrested and charged in connection with a robbery at a Family Dollar store in Old Orchard Beach in December.

Biddeford food processing plant to lay off nearly 100 workers

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) A Maine food processing plant is planning to lay off nearly 100 employees by the end of March.

Sentencing for Sharon Carrillo, accused in the death of her 10-year-old daughter, postponed due to weather

Sentencing has been postponed for a woman who was convicted of murder in the death of her 10-year-old daughter.

Wiscasset man accused of breaking into home and attacking ex-girlfriend

A man who police say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacked her and her son faces several domestic violence-related charges.

Maine hit by sleet, snow during two-day storm

Snow, sleet and freezing rain has moved into northern New England, and more snow is expected Friday that could bring anywhere from just a few inches along the coast to up to 20 inches in parts of northern Vermont.

Maine Senate overrides veto on sports betting

The Maine Senate has voted 20-10 to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to allow sports betting in the state.

UMass Lowell and Navy yard sign 5-year educational agreement

A Maine naval shipyard and the University of Massachusetts Lowell are partnering to share technology and enhance student education.

Maine man, 63, dead after pickup breaks through ice on Orland lake

A 63-year-old Orland man is dead after his pickup broke through the ice on a lake Wednesday night.

Drug agents seize fentanyl, guns from Portland man

Drug agents seized over two pounds of fentanyl from a Portland man on Wednesday.

Complaint filed over $150K donation to pro-Collins Super PAC

An election watchdog has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission over a $150,000 donation to a Super PAC that has spent money in support of Republican Sen. Susan Collins.