Biden attempts delicate balance between fighting rising crime, reforming police

He meets with urban leaders for the 2nd time in just 3 weeks, underscoring the political concern crime has become for Democrats as they look to protect their thin margins in Congress.

Man arrested in Standish after nine-hour standoff

Police took Kenneth Cordwell of Windham into custody after being called to a home for a report of domestic violence.

Portland police arrest suspect in 2 Friday morning assaults in Bayside neighborhood

Joshua Rezendes, 36, of Portland was charged with assault and felony aggravated assault in the attacks, one of which left a man in critical condition with a stab wound to the neck, police say.

Former Connecticut nurse who stole fentanyl used in surgeries is sentenced

Donna Monticone substituted the drug with saline.

Paris man denies federal felony gun charges from 2020 burglary

Scott Irish pleaded not guilty to two felonies in connection with a December burglary at a sporting goods store in West Paris

Oxford County arrest log: May 18, 2021

Man accused in Jay shooting, drug case sentenced to five years

Arthur M. Cohen, formerly of Connecticut, pleaded guilty to aggravated trafficking in heroin/fentanyl, reckless conduct with a firearm and other charges.

Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for a barber pole light, church donation

Nathan Reardon was charged in relation to 4 separate applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling nearly $240,000.

Auburn police activity before and during the pandemic

Police learn to detect impairment while volunteers get stoned at Auburn training institute

The private, for-profit facility conducts sessions for law enforcement officers, including field sobriety tests for drivers impaired by cannabis.