Lewiston officials address community safety concerns as school year begins. Story by Sam ... Police told NEWS CENTER Maine that there have been more than 20 shootings or reports of shots fired ...

On July 1, the nonprofit Portland Downtown began deploying ambassadors to engage with the community and keep the area clean.

Eight people were arrested during a crime crackdown in Lewiston. City leaders are urging residents to attend upcoming public ...

The nonprofit group, “Downtown Portland,” launched their Downtown Ambassadors program on Tuesday. Executive Director Cary Tyson says they are the new eyes and ears of the city. “We’re a good neighbor.

Tonight the mayor is hosting the first of two listening sessions as officials work with the police department to address public safety concerns and violence in the city.

In response to last week's mass shootings that left 18 people dead, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she will initiate a "thoughtful and comprehensive discussion" involving law enforcement, advocates ...

AUGUSTA — A proposal to create a new 40-bed homeless shelter and community center at a Green Street church was voted down by the Planning Board on Tuesday amid worries about what it could mean ...

After a payment issue nearly shut off power to the Buckfield Fire Station, legislators are considering a ban on disconnecting utilities for public safety buildings without a 60-day warning first.

President Joe Biden is heading to Lewiston, Maine, to mourn with a community where 18 people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in state history. Skip to content NOWCAST KCRA 3 News at 5am ...

Sarah Bigney McCabe with the Maine AFL-CIO, which represents state workers at the two hospitals, said staffing levels and safety have long been issues, but it’s never been this bad.

Maine has one of the lowest participation rates nationwide. According to the Transportation Security Administration, 56% of Americans as of January 2024 had a Real ID.