The father was holding his 14-day-old baby when the father’s coat was ignited by sparks from the fire pit.
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Portland man linked to bombing suspect’s gun pleads guilty to dealing crack
Biniam Tsegai faces up to 40 years in prison with no chance of parole.
Few see signs of gang activity in Portland
Residents interviewed Wednesday said that gang names cited in national news story are unfamiliar in city neighborhoods.
Police say report on violent gangs in Portland is wrong
Crime groups here are far different from the murderous rivals in bigger areas, officials say.
Mystery grows after futile search of lake for Maine teen
Teams on the ground, in boats and in planes find no sign of Jaden Dremsa of North Waterboro, who left his home more than four days ago.
Train-sparked fires cause explosions, destroy trailers, force evacuations
A freight train is blamed for flames and explosions along a three-mile stretch of track from Scarborough to Biddeford. Old Orchard Beach is hardest hit.
Two Maine brothers injured when motorcycles crash
Neither man was wearing a helmet and witnesses describe them as traveling fast when the Brunswick crashes occurred.
Maine father faces charges in assault on infant twins
Police say the 2-month-olds had to be hospitalized after being hit and shaken while their father was caring for them in Sanford.
In Fryeburg, questions still surround dog groomer’s assault
Police have yet to find a suspect in the bizarre attack that Paulette Tuunanen reported on March 18.
Portland man charged with selling pot he’d just bought at dispensary
Danny Mitchell allegedly bought marijuana with a prescription, immediately sold it, then went back into the dispensary to buy more.