A great black hawk made a lasting impression on bird lovers last year when it took up residence in Deering Oaks in Portland. Now, an effort is underway to create a permanent, educational sculpture in the late-hawk’s honor and place it in the park. The Friends of Deering Oaks is in discussions with various groups […]

ALFRED — A Portland woman who allegedly lied to police about her identity during a traffic stop remained at York County Jail on Monday after being arraigned on several warrants. Kathleen Lee, 35, made a first appearance at Springvale District Court by video from the jail on Monday and is facing four felony theft charges. […]

BOSTON — A federal court has denied rehearing of an appeal from a New Hampshire man serving a life sentence for a 2014 break-in and shooting in Saco. Gregory Owens, 62, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, was convicted of interstate domestic violence and using and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of […]

ALFRED — A Sanford woman charged with manslaughter in connection with the hit-and-run death of a West Newfield man as she drove off a Sanford baseball field last June is scheduled to make an appearance at York County Superior Court on Tuesday. A Rule 11 hearing, which indicates a change of plea, has been scheduled […]

BIDDEFORD — For more than a decade, the issue of human trafficking has exploded across the United States and worldwide and the practice continues to grow.  But as human trafficking victims are freed from the abuse, a severe shortage of residential programs and services to meet their needs exists including right here in Maine. In Biddeford, a […]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. immigration authorities have arrested a Canadian man who has twice been convicted of trespassing at the California home of model and Kardashian family member Kendall Jenner. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Friday that John Ford, 38, was arrested earlier this week in the parking lot of an Albuquerque motel […]

BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from March 26 to March 31: • Christopher R. Ayotte, 49, of Saco, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while license was suspended or revoked and theft by unauthorized use of property. • Krista M. Parker, 31, of Freemont, New […]

MEXICO — A Mexico man was arrested on felony charges of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact of a child Friday. Ralph Santillo, 60, owner of Ralph’s Driving School in Mexico, was arrested by the Mexico Police Department on the felony charges. According to Santillo’s representative at court, Santillo was a substitute teacher with […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a “border” or “immigration czar” to coordinate immigration policy across various federal agencies, according to four people familiar with the discussions. Trump is weighing at least two potential candidates for the post: former Kansas Secretary of […]

Portland police said Monday they are still looking for witnesses who saw a car hit a young woman on Franklin Street on Friday. The 21-year-old victim was identified Monday as Hailey Isabelle of Portland. Police said she suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, and a Maine Medical Center spokesperson said Monday that she was in […]