The Maine State Police arrested a Carrabassett Valley man on Monday; he allegedly shot and killed a 23-year-old Connecticut woman. [RELATED: Marshals Track Down Georgia Murder Suspect Hiding Out in Auburn…] On Sunday at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Franklin County Regional Communications Center received a call reporting that a woman had been shot in Carrabassett Valley. First responders arrived to discover Makayla Rose Desantis, 23, of Colchester, Connecticut, severely injured and suffering from a gunshot wound.…

If you would like to own a virtual Maine village, Tuthill is looking for offers – virtual in that all it really lacks is its own ZIP code.The site includes a Greek revival house, an 1800s-era church, several antique barns, multi-bay garages and six additional homes.Twenty-one buildings and 40 acres in Pittston, Maine for $6 million.Realtor.com calls it a “picturesque hamlet.”The oddity of the real estate – a virtual village in private hands within a…

WESTBROOK — A 39-year old adult male from Auburn with six active arrest warrants was arrested Friday evening after police in Westbrook discovered him slumped over his steering wheel while at a drive-thru. The incident began as authorities conducted a routine welfare check which rapidly escalated into the seizure of more than 80 grams of meth and the filing of several felony charges, according to an official post on Facebook by the Westbrook Police Department.…

A Presque Isle woman who recently released a book on the scandalous Maine child-care system has struck publicity gold.Sabrina Rose has been selected to appear on Kevin Lanning’s Apple podcast later this spring.“Rise Above with Kevin Lanning” is a worldwide-popular show focused on stories of recovery from addiction and resilience.Lanning, a former Google executive, overcame addiction to finally claim sobriety. Rose, who had hired a PR agent to publicize her story, decided to instead do…

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a Buxton woman for arson on Friday after investigators determined that she allegedly intentionally set a vehicle on fire following an argument with her boyfriend. [RELATED: 15-Year-Old Charged With Class A Arson in Gorham Fire, Officials Say…] At approximately 6:14 p.m. on February 26, the Buxton Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a burning vehicle at a Joyce Street residence in Buxton. The Fire Department and Buxton…

Maine’s Deadly Force Review Panel issued a recommendation on Friday following a review into the 2024 deadly shooting of a suspect by Brewer Police Chief Jason Moffitt. [RELATED: Kennebec County Pursuit Ends in Police Shooting and Arrest of Man Wanted on Felony Charges…] The panel examined the March 22, 2024 fatal shooting of Barry Chick Jr., 39, who was shot by Moffitt after callers reported that he brandished a firearm after being detained for shoplifting…

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), dismissed concerns over the once Totenkopf-tattoo adorned Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate he recently endorsed in Maine’s U.S. Senate primary. In an episode of The Bulwark Podcast the Arizona senator addressed the Platner tattoo toss-up and proceeded to back the oyster farmer over current Gov. Janet Mills (D-Maine). “This guy is an authentic man. You know, he’s not uh antisemitic.” said Senator Gallegos. Graham’s chest artwork became priority defense for…

NEW YORK — Suspicious homemade devices were ignited and thrown at Zohran Mamdani’s mansion, his official residence, prompting multiple arrests amid increased protests in Manhattan while drawing the attention of federal investigators. New York Police were quick to respond as tensions boiled over between a small anti-Islam demonstration and a broader counterprotest taking place near Gracie Mansion on the Upper East Side. The suspicious devices, described by authorities to be jars wrapped in black tape…

Penobscot Sheriff’s Department deputies tracked down a fugitive on Thursday who had been on the run from drug and firearm charges since 2023. [RELATED: Fugitive With Four Active Arrest Warrants Arrested in Otisfield…] Following a lengthy investigation, deputies took K-9 Memphis to follow up on a lead suggesting that a wanted fugitive was hiding out in Dixmont. Deputies arrived at a Dixmont residence and located Jesse Weeman, 29, of Dixmont, and Ashley Wilber, 42, of…

LEWISTON, Maine — Disgraced former Lewiston City Councilor Iman Osman is scheduled to return to Lewiston District Court on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., to face two felony charges tied to an alleged stolen firearm: receiving stolen property and theft by unauthorized taking of a gun. Osman has already pleaded not guilty to both counts and, since that court appearance, he has remained largely silent and out of the public eye, offering no…

Ex- Freeport Police Chief Susan Nourse knows about breaking glass ceilings.After all, she’s been one of the few female top cops Maine has ever had.So it’s more than fitting that Nourse would hop in a replica of a 1914 car and embark on a cross-country trek lobbying for the Equal Rights Amendment.The 64-year-old ex-chief is helping a campaign to reenact the trip two suffragists took in 1916 when they drove from New York to California…

Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men in Gray on Sunday after they allegedly discharged firearms from a moving vehicle while passing a cruiser. [RELATED: Portland PD Investigating Shooting That Damaged a Seventh-Day Adventist Church…] At approximately 1:08 a.m., a deputy in a marked sheriff’s cruiser was conducting routine stationary traffic enforcement on West Gray Road in Gray when he saw what appeared to be muzzle flashes and heard what he believed to be gunfire.…

It goes without saying the pro-war crew — with cheerleaders like John Bolton and Lindsey Graham — is still ecstatic over the latest round of strikes against the faltering Iranian regime. Those who took Trump at his word about no new foreign wars are understandably nervous right now. But no matter how much Congress screeches about the War Powers Act, the current administration might best heed the advice of the late Fred (“Mr.”) Rogers: “Take…

The Bangor Police Department arrested a man on Friday after he allegedly chased a woman with a knife after she received a protective order against him. [RELATED: Woman Arrested Following Bangor Stabbing Incident…] At approximately 5:39 p.m., police responded to reports from multiple callers that a man was inside a Summer Street office building threatening to murder people while wielding a knife. One caller reported that she had a protective order against the suspect, identified…

Gov. Janet Mills (D) is looking to make free community college a permanent fixture in Maine as part of her proposed supplemental budget. In recent years, a pandemic-era program has allowed several classes of graduating high school seniors to attend Maine’s community colleges both tuition- and fee-free. During the first wave of the program, approximately 6,400 students took advantage of these benefits. Last year, lawmakers considered a bill that would have solidified this program in…