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Piscataquis County Jail flagged for serious health risks, inconsistent record-keeping

by Morgan Womack August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Sheriff Robert Young says the Dover-Foxcroft facility is on track to fix the issues of noncompliance that the Maine Department of Corrections raised in a recent inspection.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Former state worker and environmental advocate launches independent run for Maine governor

by Rachel Ohm August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

John Glowa Sr., of South China, is among more than a dozen candidates vying to replace Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Maine Capitol Police chief placed on leave following arrest

by Jake Freudberg August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Matthew Clancy, arrested Friday for assaulting an officer during a late-night scuffle Friday in Hallowell, was also stopped in Waterville in 2023 for appearing intoxicated in his parked truck.

Fact Brief, Maine, News

Do police officers in Maine have to be U.S. citizens? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The Maine Criminal Justice Academy sets eligibility requirements for law enforcement officers statewide, though local jurisdictions can impose their own specific requirements.

Maine, News, The Franklin Journal

New Kingfield firetruck due to be delivered January 2026

by Rebecca Richard August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The 30-year-old tanker truck is still functional, but is getting harder to repair, Fire Chief Fred Nichols said.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

Topsham Fair’s opening day brings games, rides, animals and more | Photos

August 6, 2025August 7, 2025

Photos by Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer

Maine, News

With 4-year-old’s death in mind, Lewiston police hand out free gun lock boxes

by Mark LaFlamme August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Police, gun safety proponents and a whole lot of people who remember the horrors of Jasper Smith’s shooting death in May don’t want to see such a tragedy again.