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.

Coast Guard: two dead after fishing boat sinks off Maine coast

The Coast Guard says the bodies of two fishermen were recovered after their boat sank off the coast of southern Maine Thursday.

Despite efforts to curb opioid epidemic, deadly overdoses likely went up last year in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A report says drug overdose deaths increased slightly in the first three quarters of 2019 in Maine, where the nationwide opioid crisis has taken a heavy toll.

Fire officials release findings of investigation into deadly Farmington blast

The State Fire Marshal’s Office announced Friday morning what led up to the deadly propane blast in Farmington that killed one fire fighter and injured others.

Changes to Maine’s “dig safe” law proposed in light of deadly Farmington propane explosion

According to legislative testimony, a post placed in the ground severed an underground propane line leading to a deadly explosion in Maine.

Search on for missing vessel off Maine after call for help

A search is taking place off Maine for a vessel that called for help 45 miles southeast of Portland.

Portland police trying to locate man wanted in NYC for homicide

Police in Portland are attempting to track down a man wanted on a homicide charge stemming from New York City.

Pedestrian killed while trying to cross the street in Bangor

Bangor police say a pedestrian was killed while trying to cross the street last Tuesday.