The arrest followed a tip from a citizen who noticed a suspicious male.
Beth Quimby
Beth Quimby reports on Maine on the weekends, when most Mainers are off the job and anything can happen. She worked for newspapers since she was in high school when she started out on her father’s New Hampshire newspaper. She is a graduate of Colby College and a recipient of national, regional and state journalism awards. When she is not working, she tries hard to follow her bliss.
Two teenagers killed in Union crash
The vehicle crashed after a police chase and had been stopped for speeding an hour earlier by Rockport police.
Deering Center neighborhood grapples with parking congestion
One of Portland’s most scenic neighborhoods is changing from a paradise to a parking lot, residents say.
Bath Iron Works could get contract to build sixth destroyer
The additional ship, if funding is approved by Congress, would be the result of a division of work agreement.
Nova Star may sail from Portland for last time Monday
The financially embattled ferry moved from the Ocean Terminal to a harbor anchorage Saturday morning.
Man charged with assaulting police officer in Waterboro
Eric Olin, 30, was arrested after breaking into a former girlfriend’s home in Parsonsfield, the York County Sheriff’s Office says.
Bo-Mar Hall, a shopping mecca in Wells for people who like vintage goods, closing after 43 years
It’s a blow to the landmark store’s employees, shoppers and the more than 130 dealers who sold items there.
State police help in investigation after bomb threats to 11 Maine Wal-Marts
Automated calls were made from out of state to stores across the state Saturday night.
Loaded handgun and other items stolen from unlocked cars in York
Police warn residents to lock their vehicles after several car burglaries on Harvest Lane Wednesday or Thursday.
In Portland, shopping small, to big effect on Small Business Saturday
Customers, merchants and a homeless shelter all benefit.