Maine state police on Thursday defended a delay in their October search for a gunman who had just killed 18 people. Despite quickly identifying Card and finding his abandoned car, ...

A panel investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine's history is set to hear from state police commanders regarding their response after 18 people were killed in Lewiston.

The Maine State Police used their overtime budget and salary savings from vacancies — all funded by taxpayer dollars — to cover most of the $8.5 million in 2023, Scott said.