Federal trims will result in the loss of 14 percent of the state task force that aids both city and rural police forces.

David Oakes knew that U.S. marshals were closing in on him for violating his federal probation, so he tossed the incriminating evidence — computer components with images of child pornography — out his truck window on a rural road in Hollis. That was in 2007. The components lay there in the muck for two years […]

Dawn L. Solomon, 43, of Harrison submitted fraudulent bills to the state Medicaid health care program between 2006 and 2008.

Service dogs are not pets. They are a legally recognized tool specifically trained to help their owner overcome a disability. And they are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, which allows them to accompany their owner in any place of public accommodation, including any business. “A lot of times, business owners or housing providers […]

Mainers who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 feel gratitude and relief, but little joy over the terrorist’s demise.

Authorities in the Portland area say they are vigilant, but have not ratcheted up security following the death of Osama bin Laden.