Graffiti sprayed-painted on hiking trails could confuse hikers and lead them off established trails, the park service says.
Cops & Courts
Police, crime and courts news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Solon man arrested after Sunday standoff with deputies
Luke Pomerleau, 42, surrendered to police late Sunday morning after a two-hour standoff, and was charged with domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime.
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Deaths of Lewiston teen and Massachusetts man declared double homicide
Lewiston School superintendent calls Mohamed Aden a “beloved member of our community.” No arrests have been made.
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Chelsea man found not guilty of Pittston sexual assault
Defense attorneys for Jesse W. Morang said police failed to properly investigate the allegations against him.
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Beloved bookstore burglarized in downtown Portland
An unspecified amount of money was taken from Longfellow Books while the store was closed between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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Police investigate suspicious deaths in Poland
Authorities say they were sent Tuesday to a Poland address to conduct a welfare check.
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Bail denied to man charged in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon Shuron, who is accused of fatally shooting a Richmond man, has spent three years in jail awaiting his trial.
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Former Portland burrito shop owner was fatally stabbed, court records say
Residents of the apartment building at 263 Cumberland Ave. said they called 911 after they heard fighting and cries for help.
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Portland police make arrest in death of woman whose body was found on street
Police arrested Frederick Johnson, 45, on Tuesday in the death of 23-year-old Bethany Kelley in November.
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Attorney charged with trespassing, assault against towing company alleges racketeering, widespread fraud
Attorney Scott Fenstermaker’s lengthy civil complaint in federal court references a September altercation at a Washington County towing lot that resulted in criminal charges against him.