A Maine State Police minivan has been cruising the Maine Turnpike, looking for drivers who aren’t looking at the road.
David Hench
I-295 northbound crash causes fuel leak
This morning’s crash near the Bowdoinham exit involved a commercial vehicle that leaked a large amount of fuel.
Brunswick man still in critical condition after Monday’s Bath crash
Two vehicles were traveling northbound when one rear-ended the other, police say.
Dozens of bank customers scammed by bogus texts
Hundreds of customers of various financial institutions in the Biddeford-Saco area got text messages saying their debit cards were deactivated and to call a local phone number to reactivate them.
Malloch promoted to No. 2 police job
Cmdr. Vern Malloch’s wealth of knowledge and expertise are cited in the chief’s announcement.
Casco motorcycle crash injures one
A motorcyclist is flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center with serious injuries.
Searchers find 5-year-old St. Albans girl
The girl, who had wandered away from her backyard four hours earlier, was found uninjured in the woods over a half-mile from her house.
Thief drives new tractor through fence, onto truck
State police are looking for the public’s help in finding the shiny orange mid-sized Kubota L45 tractor valued at $40,000.
Fire destroys Standish home; 3 escape injury
One of three adults staying at the home woke to the smell of smoke and roused the other two occupants, says Standish Fire Chief Brent Libby.
Malloch promoted to assistant Portland police chief
Commander Vern Malloch has been in charge of patrol services, and previously ran the criminal investigations division and community policing teams.