String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up

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Published
August 20, 2019

String of business break-ins goes on, but Portland police say some still aren’t locking up

Two more burglaries, reported early Tuesday, prompt police to step up patrols of businesses. One of the 14 victims says, ‘It's not your typical smash and grab.’
Published
August 8, 2019

Commentary: Data privacy laws could make criminal justice system even more unfair

As written, these regulations give police access to useful information while keeping it out of defendants' reach.
Published
August 6, 2019

Maine Voices: Stressed out? Don’t pin all the blame on President Trump

Ineffective lawmakers, mass shootings, spiraling debt, attacks on religion – many factors contribute to national agita.
Published
August 2, 2019

NYPD judge recommends firing officer in Eric Garner death

The police officer is accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Garner, whose dying pleas of "I can't breathe" became a rallying cry against alleged police brutality.
Published
July 25, 2019

Longtime South Portland police lieutenant chosen to be Portland’s next chief

The city passes over interim Chief Vern Malloch, who says he's following through on his decision to retire if he wasn't selected as the permanent chief.
Published
July 10, 2019

Longtime South Portland police chief retiring after nearly 50 years in law enforcement

Edward Googins, who took over in 1994 and is credited with revitalizing the force's reputation, will step down in January.
Published
July 3, 2019

Leonard Pitts: ‘Swatting’ incident could so easily have ended badly

The surprise at the even-keeled police response to a fake report that I'd killed my wife is sad and telling.
Published
June 25, 2019

Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house

Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.
Published
June 24, 2019

Our View: New Maine panel will take deeper look at deadly force

Studying police shootings could lead to better procedures that make the officers and the public safer.
Published
June 16, 2019

VIDEO: Auburn police pluck alleged fugitive from river

Lewiston Police Sgt. Wayne Clifford said that a Lewiston man who attempted to evade arrest by jumping into the Androscoggin River was caught shortly after.