Critics raise concerns that the agency’s use of civil asset forfeitures may be less about fighting crime than about generating revenue.
2017
L.L. Bean picks VIA as advertising partner
The first VIA advertising campaign for Bean is expected to roll out this summer.
Roger Goodell plans to be at Gillette for Patriots’ opener
The reigning Super Bowl champions have the honor of hosting the first game of the NFL’s regular season.
Dylan slipping over to Sweden to pick up Nobel, perform; he’ll send lecture later
The award presentation will be ‘small and intimate’ with no media present, in line with his wishes.
Former Waterville Senior High principal Reiter still subject of NH police probe
The New Ipswich police chief says he expects a decision in the case within three weeks, more than a year after allegations surfaced that Reiter had improper relations with students while an educator there.
Winslow dog deemed dangerous seized, ordered to be euthanized
Animal Control Officer Christ Martinez said the 2-year-old husky attacked and killed another dog in 2016 and was ordered to be confined, but the canine broke out again recently, prompting a police warrant to seize it.
Holy Donut owner named SBA business person of the year
Leigh Kellis was chosen based on her business’s growth and community contributions.
Shots fired on U.S. Capitol grounds after driver tried to ram police car
No one was shot and a suspect is in custody.
Legislative committee endorses Robert Hasson to be education commissioner
Hasson, a former teacher and superintendent, has been acting commissioner since November.
York County casino proposal runs into criticism from lawmakers
The casino plan, likely to be on the statewide ballot in November, would give exclusive operating rights to a company behind the referendum effort.