Chief James Toman, 52, began with the Gardiner Police Department as a part-time officer in 1990, and worked his way to the top position in 2003.
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Gov. Mills chooses Maine State Police major to lead the agency
Mills announced Wednesday she will formally nominate Maj. William Ross, a veteran member of the force who is now operations major, to become the next colonel.
11-year-old, up late, alerted family to fire that destroyed Sanford apartment building
The apartment building at 46 Elm St. caught fire late Tuesday night, but no one was injured.
New Hampshire man pleads guilty in violent York home invasion
Derek Daprato could face up to 20 years on 2 federal charges related to a home invasion in 2019.
Last 2 Sears stores in Maine are closing, including Farmington’s
The Farmington and Caribou stores are already liquidating merchandise.
Former soldier tasked with getting Bath Iron Works in shipshape
The new leader of Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works said he’s been rejuvenated by a shift from his former aerospace job to building ships
Widespread cancellations by Southwest Airlines leave Maine travelers stranded
The airline has canceled roughly 20 flights at the Portland International Jetport since Friday, affecting about 3,000 passengers.
Investigation continues into death of 3-year-old Edgecomb girl on Christmas Day
A neighbor said police wanted to know whether anyone heard banging or screaming before someone called 911 to report the girl was not breathing.
Bowdoin man summoned after pickup truck hits Waterville apartment building
Police say the Dodge pickup was traveling at high speed Monday night on College Avenue when it left the road, snapped off a utility pole and crashed into the apartment building, causing what the building owner says is tens of thousands of dollars of damage.
Influenza cases decline in Maine, but thousands still falling ill
Maine reported 2,881 cases of influenza last week, a drop from 3,275 the week before.