BIDDEFORD, Maine — The Maine State Police has now arrested two people in connection with a deadlyshooting in Biddeford last month. Gene Dares, 46, was shot and killed on Sept. 27 in the area of 135-137 Foss St. Police were first called at approximately 10:53 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Dares died at the scene.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A man who shot and killed his landlord, in front of his pregnant girlfriend, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars. Randall Hennessey shot and killed 31-year-old Douglas Michaud in September 2021 as Michaud was trying to evict him from his Biddeford home.

BIDDEFORD, Maine — Maine State Rep. Lucas Lanigan made his first court appearance Wednesday, facing allegations of assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute last week. Bail was set at $3,000 in Biddeford District Court, where Lanigan appeared via Zoom. Lanigan, charged with domestic violence aggravated assault, turned himself...

Portland Police say 31-year-old Edgar Cando of Portland has died after being shot multiple times, Oct. 28, near Dyer’s Variety Store on Portland Street. 21-year-old Omar Abd Elkader of Portland has been charged with murder. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Portland Police Department at 207.874.8575.

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said a pickup truck crossed the center line on Egypt Road in Raymond and hit an SUV.

There's something to be said for a restaurant in demand. When a place is always busy and difficult to find a seat at, there's a part of that exclusivity that feels like a victory when you're able to make a reservation. There's a handful of culinary of hotspots that are...

BIDDEFORD, Maine — One of two Biddeford homicide suspects appeared in court for the first time Wednesday morning after being taken into custody on Monday. Linda Lambert, 57, of Biddeford, appeared on Zoom for her hearing with the York County Judicial Center. Lambert is charged with robbery and the...

LEBANON, Maine — Law enforcement officials responded to a possible hostage situation in Lebanon overnight. York County sheriff's deputies responded to Milton Mills Road around midnight Wednesday for a report that several males, one of whom allegedly had a firearm, had assaulted someone at a home on Milton Mills Road, York County Sheriff William King said in a press release.

A two-year dream is coming true for the Rotary Club of Biddeford Saco. They have been working on getting a new 1,700-square-foot splash pad at 75 Franklin Street in Saco. It was approved (unanimously) by the planning board and building begins!. Past Rotary Club president Brenda Pollock said the idea...

Seeing an owl in the wild is a rare treat for most people. These nocturnal birds are usually only heard and rarely seen. Imagine the surprise on shoppers at Hannaford Supermarket on Riverside Street in Portland, Maine when an owl appeared perched on the hood of a car in the parking lot.

Welcome to Tuscan Table in South Portland, Maine, where Italy and New England merge in a culinary dance as smooth as a gondola on Casco Bay. The chicken parmesan sandwich in Tuscan Table is so heavenly, even Michelangelo might swap his paintbrush for a taste. Each bite is a symphony,...

Whoever it is that gets dressed up to the nines as Michael Myers from the "Halloween" movies to go haunt our city is doing a fantastic job at scaring the dignity out of us in broad daylight. I respect it though, it's spooky season. So by all means, Michael, keep...

Imagine a place where Mother Nature and culinary artistry have a passionate love affair. That’s Earth at Hidden Pond, nestled in the heart of Maine. Dining here is not just a meal—it’s a full-sensory adventure. Tucked away in the lush forests of Kennebunkport, Earth at Hidden Pond...

LEBANON (WGME) -- Maine deputies say they surrounded a home in Lebanon after getting calls about someone being beaten and held hostage. The York County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on Milton Mills Road around midnight on Wednesday. Deputies say...

A commercial real estate firm in Portland reported making several complaints to the city and their public works department.

PORTLAND, Maine — Portland shines as the backdrop for the newly released film, "Hangdog," a story about a fish-out-of-water's quest to find his girlfriend's missing pet, created by two new Maine residents who are also still finding their footing in Vacationland. The film follows Walt, who moves to Portland...

Scams have been around forever, but they’ve exploded in recent years, and scammers are getting savvier with new ways to target people. Maine.gov has actually compiled a list of the scams that have hit Maine recently, and these are some of the major ones to watch out for. Just...

Lucas Lanigan, a Republican from Sanford, is being charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.

There are a handful of foods that people from Maine recognize as signature items from their state. Whether that be a red snapper, blueberry pie or a simple but delicious Italian sandwich. Credit for that Italian sandwich is given to Giovanni Amato. More than 120 years ago, he opened a...

PORTLAND, Maine — A Cumberland County corrections officer is suing the sheriff for firing him three years ago after he fought an inmate. Vinal Thompson, 44, who returned to work at the jail in April after being acquitted of criminal charges, filed a civil complaint in U.S. District Court on Friday against Cumberland County, Sheriff Kevin Joyce and County Manager James Gailey, alleging they violated his due process rights as an officer. Thompson argues that he was illegally fired after a confrontation with an inmate and that the county had an obligation to pursue criminal charges against the inmate.