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Portland man dies after being struck by train near Morrill's Corner, police say
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man has been identified as the pedestrian who was fatally struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train Tuesday night, according to authorities. Brett Staples, 34, of Portland, was the victim of the train strike that happened shortly before 8:15 p.m. near Morrill's Corner, the Portland Police Department announced Wednesday.
Strong thunderstorms moving into York and Cumberland county this evening
PORTLAND, Maine — Strong thunderstorms have been moving across Cumberland and York counties, an area that includes the city of Portland, as Maine residents could see some damaging thunderstorms through the evening. As of 8 pm, the severe thunderstorm watch is no longer in effect. The Storm Prediction Center...
Amid more gun violence, Cumberland County's top prosecutor seeing new trends
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Law enforcement is seeing a concerning trend when it comes to more gun violence in Maine. Just this week, there were two separate shootings in Portland. In all, one person died and four other people were injured. It's been a big issue for Portland police and Cumberland...
Island Law: The costs of speeding
I am Deputy George Bradbury. I work for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. I am a resident of Harpswell. I live and work among you. Maine’s traffic laws dictate fines for speeding as follows: 1-9 mph over limit, $114; 10-14 mph over limit, $129; 15-19 mph over limit, $170; 20-24 mph over limit, $230; 25-29 mph over limit, $278; imprudent speed, $134. Fines are higher in construction and school zones.
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