The fire chief says Ingeborg Young, 52, may have survived if alerted sooner, but batteries had been removed from a smoke detector.

However, guards and prisoner advocates say the officials’ claims aren’t true, that changes have made the prisons less safe.

Samuel Moore is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 5-month-old baby he was hired to look after.

A Bangor shop owner calls the library after a man tries to sell him a large number of historical items.

David Fortin, 53, was killed when a car driven by Vivian Densmore, 38, collided with his.

In an affidavit, Richard Stahursky is quoted saying he is ‘absolutely’ guilty. He blamed the victim for the loss of his prison job.

Police in Portland and Westbrook charge three of the men with engaging a prostitute.

Portland police say the investigation and arrest of a suspected crack cocaine seller was a high priority.