PORTLAND — A man and a woman who were found lying in a city street early Monday morning became the first people charged under Portland’s new graffiti ordinance.

PORTLAND — A man and a woman who were found lying in a city street early Monday morning became the first people charged under Portland’s new graffiti ordinance.

Big Brother could face growing pains as technology fuels the government’s ability to keep tabs on people.

Big Brother could face growing pains as technology fuels the government’s ability to keep tabs on people.

A police dog tracks a scent to the suspect about a half-mile away from the fire.

State police say Bert Knox, 44, was intoxicated and lying in the roadway at 5 a.m. when he was run over and killed instantly.

The Maine Turnpike Authority is planning to sue former executive director Paul Violette, seeking to recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars he allegedly spent on himself or on extravagant items tangentially related to the job.

Driver inattention probably played a role, the sheriff’s office says.