New decals on the department’s cruisers are meant to show support for victims and send a message to offenders.
David Hench
Livermore Falls police seek vandal who snapped off flags
The 25 small flags were placed along a bridge spanning the Androscoggin River.
Old Orchard Beach police warn of spike in home, car burglaries
The thieves appear to be targeting unlocked homes and vehicles, and have stolen purses, electronics, jewelry and money, police say.
Multi-vehicle crash in Gorham sends 2 to hospital
The crash involved four vehicles including a dump truck on busy Ossipee Trail.
Paul’s Food Center reopens after freon leak
Fire crews used fans to vent the gas from the building’s basement.
Michigan man arrested in Gorham on drug charges
Doral Thompson of Detroit was charged with drug trafficking and felony drug possession after agents seized heroin, crack cocaine and cash, police say.
Tornado watch comes and goes without any twisters in Maine
But wind damage from thunderstorms is reported, and about 2,900 customers lose power.
Fire destroys unoccupied home in Gray
Crews from several towns fight the fire on Garrett Avenue.
Northbound I-295 in Yarmouth reopens after truck fire
A tractor-trailer fire had briefly closed both lanes, but they were reopened before 4:30 p.m.
Kennebunk house fire kills man, seriously injures his father
One son escapes through a second-floor window and rescues the father, but his brother is overcome by smoke.