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Published
March 4, 2023

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Published
February 15, 2023

Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director

Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Published
April 14, 2022

Two more die from injuries suffered in Montville house explosion, bringing blast’s death toll to three

One man died in the blast Wednesday at the house on Darci Lane, and two men who were outside at the time died later of their injuries, according to officials.
Published
April 1, 2022

New Sharon man killed in single-vehicle wreck in Rome

Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 and struck several trees. A passenger was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Published
November 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
August 23, 2021

State EMS regulators agree to give more time for some personnel to get vaccines

Fire and ambulance officials warned Monday the state's vaccine mandate will lead to an exodus of firefighters and EMS personnel from already stressed staffs.
Published
June 10, 2020

Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts

Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.
Published
February 26, 2020

State’s plan for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage

Marijuana advocates see the proposal for a 4-person division of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate marijuana crimes as an effort to outlaw the drug again.