High scrap metal prices are seen as the possible motive.

Frank Hebert’s clothing caught fire when a grass fire at his River Road home got out of control.

Maine State Police use a remote-controlled robot to communicate with the suspect and provide live footage from inside the bus.

The incident forced the closure of part of busy Forest Avenue for about four hours Wednesday morning.

Charges against Rahim Faleh, 49, include driving to endanger, criminal speed, violation of bail conditions, and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident.

PORTLAND — A fire at a three-story apartment building Tuesday forced authorities to close portions of Walton Street and Ocean Avenue. There were no reports of injuries from the fire at 15 Walton St. The fire was reported shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Firefighters in a crane continue to knock out hot spots around a gaping hole in the roof.