Three new state-of-the-art devices give government screeners the ability to detect metal as well as non-metal threats like plastic explosives.
David Hench
Southern Maine awoke to surprising snowfall
Residents of southern Maine awoke Friday to a deeper-than-expected blanket of snow, particularly in inland communities, where cold temperatures and southwest winds combined to leave snow totals above 9 inches. The overnight storm pushed snowfall totals in inland communities past normal for this time of year, although coastal towns are still a couple of inches […]
Firefighters douse Yarmouth house fire
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a single family home at 451 E, Main St., which was reported at about 9:15 a.m.
Portland fire chief stepping down
Chief Fred LaMontagne is the fourth-longest serving chief in the fire department’s history.
Cape Elizabeth woman charged with driving drunk into cruiser
Police say Elizabeth Hunt, 55, driving a Jeep Wrangler, hit the door of a police cruiser with its emergency lights on, then drove off.
Man robs Community Pharmacy in Saco with note
A man robbed the Community Pharmacy on Main Street in Saco this morning. Police received a call at 10:49 a.m.
Portland fire chief retiring April 1
Portland Fire Chief Fred LaMontagne plans to retire from the department April 1, according to an announcement from the city issued today.
Local seamen aghast at Italian captain’s actions in cruise-ship disaster
Sea captains along Maine’s coast say a ship’s master is responsible for crew, cargo and passengers, and should never abandon his ship.
TEST – Tax plan trumps Maine’s bid for Kestrel – TEST
Plane-maker taking new plant and 600 jobs to Wisconsin.
Worker dies in fall from Saco transmission tower
John R. Plante of Oakland was working high up on one of the poles that is part of a Central Maine Power Co. line upgrade when he fell.