public safety

Published
April 22, 2025

Topsham police add comfort canine to ranks

Garver, a 10-week-old male English Labrador retriever, will work alongside a school resource officer as a comfort dog.
Published
March 4, 2025

Stuck railroad gates in Portland disrupt sleep, traffic at all hours

People in Woodfords Corner are worried about the safety of motorists driving around the gates and detouring onto narrow residential side streets.
Published
February 10, 2025

Report strengthens case for central emergency services building
Published
February 9, 2025

Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets

While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
Published
February 6, 2025

Maine Mall shoppers, workers concerned but resolved in wake of shooting

'You sort of have to be comfortable,' a kiosk manager said after returning to work Thursday. 'It's the only option we have.'