Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts

To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.

Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters

A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.

Falmouth businesses evacuated due to power issues

So. Portland bids farewell to retiring chief, welcomes new top cop

A former Massachusetts police chief is sworn-in Jan. 13, while Ed Googins caps a 25-year career in local law enforcement.

Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires

Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town's schools.

Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall

The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.

Cape adds two positions to fire & rescue roster

The change also required adding two bedrooms at Town Center Station.

Help needed to clear fire hydrants in Yarmouth

The town has nearly 300 hydrants that must be made accessible after each snowfall.

South Portland picks new police chief from Massachusetts

Timothy Sheehan, Tewksbury's chief, will replace Ed Googins, who retires in January.

Planners get first look at new Yarmouth public safety building

The hope is to break ground on the $8.5 million project in April 2020.