Police and fire department crews saved a person trapped in a submerged vehicle in December, and an injured resident was pulled from a house fire in August.
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Another Sabattus police chief resigns: ‘The department is falling apart’
After 5 chiefs in 5 years, the town is considering joining forces with Lisbon.
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A new anti-ICE law isn’t in effect yet. Maine State Police are already following it.
Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck issued a directive last month immediately implementing the law’s underlying policies for his agency.
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Wilton-Jay police committee sets new dates for presentations
The Wilton-Jay Police Collaboration Committee canceled a combined meeting and will instead meet with the select boards separately.
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3 takeaways from Maine’s annual crime report
The overall crime rate has steadily declined in Maine since 2021, but some types of crime increased in 2024.
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Somerset County deputy’s yellow flag order expired. But he’s still out of work.
The case underscores the stigma around mental health in law enforcement and what’s at stake when an officer is subject to such an order.
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Maine police union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The filing from the Fraternal Order of Police comes after the largest union for state employees made similar claims in a labor complaint last month.
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New Sabattus police chief brings decades of experience to position
David Lyons hopes to focus on bringing stability to the department, retaining staff and building stronger connections with the community.
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Mexico man arrested again on theft charges
Police say Rex Allen Call Jr. cashed a check that had been canceled after he failed to do promised work.
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Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit
Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’