In some cases, the Maine officers are protecting the homes of the local police.
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Police seek local man tied to Portland stabbing
Police are looking for Justin Renna, 21, who is considered armed and dangerous.
Police identify Scarborough man killed in Gorham crash
Jason Fowler was driving a Buick Regal near 165 Burnham Road at 2:30 a.m. when he lost control on a curve.
First snow brings a few inches, accidents
Though the snowfall was light and followed by rain, a record for the date was set in Portland: 2.2 inches.
Norway woman drives through donut shop entrance
Maria Whitney, 56, was driving a 1983 Ford Taurus at 7:35 a.m. when the collision occurred.
Casco man charged with ramming girlfriend’s car
Police charge Danny Grant, 37, with domestic violence assault, aggravated criminal mischief, aggravated reckless conduct, driving drunk and driving without a license.
Police cite woman in crash with Standish school bus
Police say the Hiram woman was reaching down to get her water bottle when she crashed into the stopped school bus.
Pellet stove in window suspected in Eliot fire
The fire appeared to start on the outside of the building so there may have been a problem with the stove’s exhaust, a fire official says.