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Names of 6 New Hampshire troopers involved in fatal shooting released

by Associated Press April 20, 2021April 21, 2021

Six state troopers discharged their weapons during a fatal police shooting in Claremont last month.

How Derek Chauvin became the rare police officer convicted of murder

by Mark Berman The Washington Post April 20, 2021April 21, 2021

Analysis: An overwhelming case presented by prosecutors, and the video that captured the treatment and death of George Floyd, overcame the odds against convicting a police officer.

Forecaster Sports

Portland falls to Biddeford in baseball opener

by Michael Hoffer April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

A pair of three-run innings propel Tigers to victory.

Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

As COVID-19 cases rise in Androscoggin County, so do hospitalizations

by Bonnie Washuk Special to the Sun Journal April 20, 2021April 21, 2021

Central Maine Medical Center doctor says the number of patients is up and the average age is down.

Nation & World

Despite growing chorus, DOJ is limited in police investigations

by SARA BURNETT, MICHAEL BALSAMO and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

To bring federal civil rights charges, federal prosecutors must prove that an officer’s actions willfully broke the law and were not simply the result of a mistake, negligence or bad judgment.

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Nation & World

Crowds react with joy, wariness to verdict in George Floyd’s death

by AARON MORRISON, GILLIAN FLACCUS and JACQUELINE MARTIN Associated Press April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Crowds nationwide have reacted with jubilation but also with deep awareness of the progress left to be made after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the killing of George Floyd