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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported

by The Editorial Board December 1, 2021November 30, 2021

The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Crime in Maine down for ninth straight year

by Matt Byrne November 29, 2021November 30, 2021

But concerns linger about underreported cases of rape and domestic violence, two offenses that are far more widespread than police cases indicate.

Maine, News

South Berwick chief who insulted neighboring department placed on leave

by Matt Byrne November 24, 2021November 25, 2021

Dana Lajoie has been relieved of his command of the South Berwick police department pending an investigation into his hostile treatment of officers from Berwick.

Maine, Uncategorized

State police arrest man in Fairfield for alleged stabbings

by Megan Gray November 21, 2021November 21, 2021

Two men were hospitalized after suffering stab wounds, a police spokesperson said.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Vassalboro man admits he stalked ex-girlfriend, stole her father’s ashes and her daughter’s geckos

by Keith Edwards November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

Edward B. Robinson, 40, is expected to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to assault and terrorizing charges.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Eleven defendants plead not guilty to charges in a marijuana, money laundering conspiracy

by Donna M. Perry November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

An attorney for Lucas Sirois of Farmington, who is said to be the ring leader, plans to file a preliminary injunction in the case.

Cops & Courts, Maine

Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say

by Taylor Abbott November 16, 2021November 17, 2021

Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.