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Kennebunk man charged with domestic violence after police standoff
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (242+ words) A 75-year-old Kennebunk man was arrested Thursday night on domestic violence charges after a police standoff at a home on Caly Hollow Road, officials said. The Kennebunk Police Department said in a news release Friday morning that it responded around…...
Teen charged after shooting house in Sebago, officials say
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (213+ words) A teen is facing several charges for allegedly shooting a house in Sebago, officials say. Sheriff's deputies were called to Folly Road just before 5 a. m. Tuesday after residents reported a car that was doing burnouts and destroying a nearby field, the…...
This Dalmatian comforted firefighters in Searsmont
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1035+ words) Halligan's handler, Timothy Nickels, wants to support his fellow first responders in ways that he had needed when he was active....
South Portland simply does not want Flock | Letter
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (22+ words) For me, a demo of the platform by local police earlier this month exposed the truth of what it is and does....
Angus King tours York County training center in Alfred | County Report
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (266+ words) Senator says, 'This is the heart of public service training.'...
Feds charge man in Maine with identity theft, passport fraud
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (169+ words) Federal prosecutors allege Matthew Charnay has evaded several law enforcement investigations across the country....
South Portland limits Flock data sharing to Maine agencies
1+ week, 1+ day ago (424+ words) South Portland Police Department will now only share data from the city's Flock Safety cameras with Maine agencies, a decision made in response to concerns raised by residents. Police Chief Daniel Ahern said in a press release Thursday that the…...
Justice Department sues Maine for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
1+ week, 1+ day ago (30+ words) Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who oversees the BMV, has maintained that unmarked plates won't be issued unless the state is assured they 'won't be used for lawless purposes.'...
Falmouth to vote on 10-year contract for police tech
1+ week, 2+ day ago (785+ words) The Falmouth Town Council is considering a 10-year contract with Axon, a law enforcement technology company that is already supplying Falmouth police with equipment including body cameras, Tasers and software that automatically reads license plates. The proposed contract would also…...
Frye Island will reestablish police department
2+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) The decision follows a reduction in contracted service from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office....