HOULTON — Two Houlton policemen were sent to the hospital after accidentally inhaling a small amount of white powder that became airborne while they were investigating alleged drug activity at a local motel. Both men were cleared and returned to work the same day. A Woodland man has been charged with multiple crimes in connection […]

PORTLAND (AP) — A man who strolled through Maine’s largest city with an assault weapon similar to the one used in the Connecticut elementary school shootings is drawing fire from both gun control and gun rights advocates. Portland police received more than 65 calls Monday reporting that a young man was walking through the Parkside […]

KENNEBUNKPORT (AP) — The water search has been suspended for two Maine students who went missing last week, with the only evidence being some clothing discovered on an island off Kennebunkport. Police Chief Craig Sanford says divers completed their search operations on Wednesday, and that searches would resume only if there’s new information. Twenty-one-year-old Zachery […]

SKOWHEGAN (AP) — A couple has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with the discovery of a small dog in Skowhegan that was so badly neglected that it had to be put down. The poodle was found outside a mobile home park last month. The dog, covered in its own waste, was taken to […]

ARUNDEL (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of tailgates from six pickup trucks at an Arundel car dealership. Police say the tailgates were removed from trucks at Arundel Ford’s lot either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. The vehicles were model years 2007 through 2013. Dealership officials estimated the cost of the parts at $10,000 […]

ELLSWORTH (AP) — Police say a loaded handgun found in the bathroom of an L.L. Bean outlet store in Ellsworth was left there by a doctor. Ellsworth police have charged 72-year-old Dr. Benjamin Newman of Winter Harbor with reckless conduct. He was not arrested but will be summoned to court to answer to the charge. […]