However, guards and prisoner advocates say the officials’ claims aren’t true, that changes have made the prisons less safe.

The arrests in Aroostook County result in the seizure of bath salts worth about $800,000 and $40,000 in cash.

Samuel Moore is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 5-month-old baby he was hired to look after.

The proposal, outlined for state lawmakers, comes after several violent assaults at the Maine State Prison and Long Creek Youth Development Center.

A Bangor shop owner calls the library after a man tries to sell him a large number of historical items.

David Fortin, 53, was killed when a car driven by Vivian Densmore, 38, collided with his.

In an affidavit, Richard Stahursky is quoted saying he is ‘absolutely’ guilty. He blamed the victim for the loss of his prison job.

Police say cocaine was being sold from one suspect’s apartment in Bath.