A pellet rifle styled to look like an assault weapon was confiscated from a 10-year-old Saturday after witnesses reported a group firing the gun on Congress Street.
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Harpswell cemetery damaged by unknown driver
An unknown vehicle damaged several gravestones in West Harpswell Cemetery earlier this week, including a 6-foot-tall granite obelisk, according to the cemetery’s management group.
Vandals deface scenic vista in Cape Elizabeth
The graffiti covers the ocean side of the rocky ledges of Dyer Point near Two Lights and Cape Elizabeth Light.
Intruder arrested after entering Caribou school, spraying extinguisher
The person entered Caribou High School on Thursday morning through a lobby entrance.
Former Hallowell pub owner gets jail time for sales tax evasion
Augusta resident Krystal Lavallee, who operated Brews & Views in Hallowell, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to pay $30,700 in restitution.
Court records detail police response to alleged Bath killing
Jason Ibarra’s brother called Bath Police after Ibarra admitted to killing his mother, according to a police affidavit.
State police charge Bath man with murder in his mother’s killing
State police arrested Jason Ibarra and charged him with murder in the death of Jeanine Ross, 66.
Bogus threat prompts early dismissal Monday at South Portland High School
A ‘nonspecific threat’ written on a bathroom wall was found not to be credible, but students were sent home as a precaution.
16-year-old charged with murder in Waldo County fatal shooting
The suspect, Atilio Delgado of Brooks, has been charged with knowing and intentional murder in the death of James Cluney on Friday.
Insight: Our lives will improve if daylight saving time becomes permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act will save lives, conserve energy and prevent crime. The Senate passed it last month – now it’s time for the House to follow suit.