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PublishedApril 1, 2022
New Sharon man killed in single-vehicle wreck in Kennebec County
Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 in Rome and struck several trees.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2021
Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported
The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2021
Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
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.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation
Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions
After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2021
Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here
The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2021
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
The department's incomplete compliance with the state's public records law has prompted two lawsuits.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices
What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2021
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
The View From Here: Post-9/11 policing is being used on us
From a federal crackdown in Oregon to a secretive police intelligence unit in Maine, we are seeing counterterrorism tactics turned on the public.