The 22-year-old man identified as a person of interest has been taken into custody after a brief car chase about 5 miles north of the shooting site.
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As America celebrates its independence, inequality persists
On this national holiday honoring the creation of our democratic republic, we might look to Paul Laurence Dunbar and his writing. He keenly understood how local crises and catastrophes afflicting African American people could portend challenges ahead for the nation.
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Joseph Philippon: Lewiston is, and has always been, a place of diversity. We must move forward as one.
I know too many people in this community who have been harassed and tormented because of the color of their skin or their religious beliefs.
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Maine reports increase in COVID hospitalizations, cases
The seven-day average of new cases has risen to the highest level in more than two weeks.
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UMaine chancellor’s contract extended to July 11
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees executive committee voted Wednesday to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract until July 11, when the board is expected to decide whether to keep him on board.
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FCC commissioner calls on Google and Apple to ban TikTok app
‘It is clear that TikTok poses an unacceptable national security risk due to its extensive data being combined with Beijing’s apparently unchecked access to that data,’ Brendan Carr wrote.
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Former partners detail abuse by man sought in death of girlfriend in Acadia
Two women who dated Raymond Lester about a decade ago say he was emotionally and physically abusive. They came forward after Lester was charged in the death of his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, 35, last week in Acadia.
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Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game
The Supreme Court has sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games
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Police identify body found in recycling truck in Scarborough
Authorities say an autopsy showed Paul Hayden, 64, of Portland died of natural causes.