Sgt. Brandon Silk of Orono was a Black Hawk helicopter crew chief.

Three firefighters fell about 10 feet when the stairs collapsed, and all three were hurt, according to the union representing them.

A judge decided Monday that a man arrested during a federal raid on the home of a leader of the Outlaws motorcycle club can be released on bail pending trial. Kenneth Chretien, 46, was arrested a week ago during a raid at the house he owned in Old Orchard Beach with his brother-in-law Thomas Mayne. […]

Police say they foresee some heavy traffic on Saturday but no problems from the motorcycle club.

Firefighters received a report of the gas leak at 1 p.m., shut down traffic in the area of Mechanic Street and evacuated nearby buildings.

Daniel Flick, 52, also was charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly kicked out the window of the cruiser that was taking him to Cumberland County Jail.

Portland Public Library will host a book-launching celebration for “Moon Watchers: Shirin’s Ramadan Miracle,” a children’s book that explores Muslim family traditions.