Jessica Byrn-Francisco, 25, had struggled with mental issues, but those who knew her are shocked that she confronted police.
David Hench
Accused ex-Maine State Police chief tried to commit suicide
Andrew Demers Jr., is accused of unlawful sexual contact with a 4-year-old.
Police plan to interview two in Maine hit-and-run
Tips turn up ‘people of interest’ potentially involved in the incident Saturday that killed teenager Xavier Fuentes.
Shock, grief, mystery surround Maine teen’s hit-and-run death
The family of Xavier Fuentes, the boy who died in Saturday’s incident, offers a reward for answers.
UMaine football player accused in fatal stabbing weighs extradition
Zedric Joseph tells a Georgia judge he wants to consult with his attorney in Florida, where he faces a murder charge, before deciding whether to fight extradition.
Ex-Maine State Police chief accused of child sex abuse
Others are stunned after the sheriff says Andrew E. Demers admitted he molested a young relative.
UMaine saw no red flags after player’s 2012 arrest
But Zedric Joseph, who’s accused of murder, showed signs of a domestic abuser, a victims’ advocate says.
Two fires destroy residences in Arundel, Acton
The Acton fire chief suffers smoke inhalation, and a family cat is believed lost in the Arundel fire.
Car’s driver injured in Acton crash with cargo van
The Shapleigh man is in fair condition at Maine Medical Center.
Portland man hit by car on Forest Avenue dies
Elliot Burton died Tuesday as a result of complications stemming from injuries suffered last weekend.