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.

SANFORD, Maine — New details from an affidavit reveal a state lawmaker allegedly choked a woman last week. Republican Rep. Lucas Lanigan turned himself in on Monday after a warrant for his arrest was issued. He has been charged with domestic violence aggravated assault. Lanigan is currently being held without bail at York County Jail.

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...

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

BIDDEFORD (WGME) -- Two Mainers have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Biddeford in September. Shortly before 11 p.m. on September 27, police got a 911 call reporting shots fired on Foss Street in Biddeford. Maine State Police say first responders found 46-year-old Gene Dares of Biddeford...

SANFORD, Maine — Otto is on track to open a new pizza parlor in Sanford in November – and yes, The Masher will be on the menu. If you have been to the Otto in Portland, or Biddeford, or Portsmouth, New Hampshire, then you no doubt have heard about The Masher pizza. It’s an award-winning pie topped with mashed potatoes, scallions, and bacon. ...

The identity of the person arrested in the shooting death of a 31-year-old Portland man Monday night is now known. Police are accusing 21-year-old Omar Abd Elkader of Portland of murdering Edgar Cando, who died at Mainer Medical Center after being found with numerous gunshot wounds near Portland and Alder Streets.

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.

A man has died after a crash Wednesday evening on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, state police said. The driver of a southbound vehicle was killed after crossing the median and hitting another vehicle on the northbound side of the highway, according to investigators. The other vehicle's driver suffered...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (WGME) -- A former New Hampshire police officer from Maine is accused of committing a violent assault against a man because he was Black. In November of 2023, the New Hampshire attorney general says Aaron Goodwin of Eliot, Maine, his brother, Kevin Goodwin, and his sister-in-law, Shannon Goodwin, violated the state’s Civil Rights Act four times.

Three people died when a pickup truck and an SUV collided near the entrance to a Maine hiking trail Wednesday morning, authorities told News Center Maine. The crash on Egypt Road, near the border of Raymond and Gray, was reported about 11 a.m., the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office told the news station.

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...

New businesses in New Hampshire, especially new restaurants, are particularly exciting, so I had to jump on the phone with the owner and find out when this place is opening. Steven Fleming has been the owner of Buster's Billiards in Somersworth, New Hampshire, with his partner for about 35 years, he told me. Now, because of sad health circumstances with Steven's partner, he is moving ahead alone to a new place in East Rochester.

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...

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...

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...

Expect a chilly day with a mix of sun and clouds, perfect for layering up. Today, residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. The morning will start off quite chilly with temperatures around 1°C, but it will feel more like -4°C due to the wind chill. Make sure to bundle up if you're heading out early.

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...