South Portland teen found not guilty of school shooting plot

Cumberland County Judge Peter Darvin said the 17-year-old did commit arson.

Corrections union wants Cumberland County sheriff removed from office

The union claims Sheriff Kevin Joyce committed an ethical – and possibly criminal – violation when he issued a news release 4 years ago blaming a jail guard for assaulting an inmate.

Biddeford landlord claims CMP double-billed her and tenants for nearly 20 years

Maureen Verreault says Central Maine Power Co. overcharged her from February 2005 to January 2023 but will only reimburse her for 6 years of overbilling.

Snow blankets central Maine, sending cars sliding

While the first storm of 2024 was expected to wrap up by about 8 p.m. Sunday, leaving 4 to 8 inches of snow across the region, forecasters said they are expecting more storms Tuesday and Friday.

Two rabies cases, including a rare cat case, reported in Kennebec County amid summer uptick

After an early spike in rabies reports earlier this year, officials are now urging caution and offering tips to avoid contact with bats, which are most active from late July to early September.

Maine home prices remain high, despite increasing inventory

It's not yet clear if the resurging supply of homes for sale will be enough to meet the steadily increasing demand, experts say.

Maine congressional delegation seeks pay boost for VA employees in Kennebec, Penobscot counties

U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree say the pay increase is needed to help with recruitment and retention of employees at Veterans Affairs facilities, which many Maine residents rely on for care.

Police chase across two counties ends with deadly crash in Gray

Nicholas Leibowitz, 30, crashed about 8:30 p.m. Friday and suffered fatal injuries, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said.

Maine State Credit Union to donate $20,000 to charities

Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine

It’s time we bring the same types of career opportunities that exist in Cumberland County to the entire state.