Jason Claffey

Brunswick police say the BearCat vehicle would be an important asset for the town and region; some officials and residents argue it's too expensive and not necessary.

Katelynn McLaughlin of Portland and Emmanual Hurtado of Augusta face a host of charges.

Brunswick planning officials said they're overwhelmed by a flurry of fast-tracked developments that took advantage of a mechanism rarely used until late last year.

Authorities said Cassandra Haskell was using a sled to descend parts of Mount Avalon when she hit a tree.

Brunswick police want to buy a new BearCat truck designed for law enforcement to replace its 1979 Peacekeeper vehicle, which was donated by the military.

Brunswick police Chief Scott Stewart was appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police's standards committee.

Stephen McIntire served prison time for secretly recording women inside their residences in and around the Bowdoin College campus.

Brunswick planning officials said they're overwhelmed by seven developments that were recently approved under a streamlined review process.

Bowdoin College student housing workers filed an unfair labor practice charge, alleging the college threatened retaliation.

Cumberland County's district attorney said her office has temporarily stopped prosecuting some low-level driving offenses to focus on more serious cases.