Judge blocks restart of federal executions; administration will appeal

The U.S. district judge's order came hours before the first lethal injection was scheduled to be carried out at a federal prison in Indiana.

Man wielding a hatchet arrested in Brunswick

The incident took place at a Walmart parking lot.

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Chesterville man accused of assaulting teenager

Keith Grundy was arrested Sunday on a charge of domestic violence assault.

Portland business owner accused of aggravated assault

Michael Roylos, 63, also faces other charges stemming from allegations that he used 'homophobic slurs' and attacked a woman in the Shaw's parking lot on Auburn Street.

Farmington man accused of beating ex-girlfriend

The woman told police she was struck multiple times with a closed fist in the face and chest.

Police investigate string of robberies in Greater Portland

A half-dozen robberies were reported this month in South Portland, Westbrook and Scarborough.

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Federal agents seize former Maine Med official’s luxury items in alleged fraud case

Prosecutors say Joshua Frances, of Falmouth, used his position to illegally acquire a sailboat and fishing boat for his personal use.

Police chiefs and sheriffs say chokeholds long ago outlawed

In the current climate of protests over charges of police brutality and racial profiling, police chiefs and sheriffs outline their policies.