Police say the item — which looked like an M67 hand grenade — was found near the Moy-Mo-Da-Yo Recreational Area.
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Portland police investigate fire as arson
The fire was quickly extinguished and investigators discovered ‘suspicious materials,’ according to police.
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Former Maine corrections official pleads guilty to stealing over $500K
Gerald Merrill, 64, of Abbot, is accused of using state-issued credit cards in what prosecutors said was a yearslong scheme.
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Rangeley man who led large-scale illicit pot operation denied a new trial
A federal jury convicted Lucas Sirois, 45, of eight charges on Nov. 18, 2025.
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Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2024 murder in Portland
A Superior Court judge denies a request for a new trial and Abdirahman Mahmoud’s attorney says they plan to appeal the case.
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Does Maine have the lowest violent crime rate in America? | Fact brief
Maine saw 100 violent offenses per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the most recent FBI data.
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Mainers split in reaction to messages between immigration agent and local police leaders
Some officials described the messages among a Homeland Security agent and 2 high-level police officials as normal, while others criticized their content and tone.
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Victim of Carrabassett Valley shooting remembered as kind, dedicated and creative
Meanwhile, some residents of the small ski resort town are struggling to come to grips with the news of Makayla DeSantis’ fatal shooting.
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Penobscot County officials investigate stabbing at Mattawamkeag home
The victim was taken to a hospital in Lincoln, the sheriff’s office said. Their condition was unclear Thursday evening.
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Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine
Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how local officials communicated with a federal officer, including on the surveillance of protesters, when more than 200 arrests were made in late January.