The aim is to discourage drunken driving as prom season nears, but some criticize the public shaming of suspects before they go to trial.
David Hench
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Biddeford to face lawsuit for alleged abuse by ex-policeman
Police leadership ‘knew or should have known’ about it, claims an attorney for people accusing a former officer of sexual abuse.
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Androscoggin County grand jury to hear Charette hayride case
Androscoggin County DA’s announcement comes as Nutting’s bill to regulate rides like the one that killed the Oakland teen goes before Legislature.
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Ogunquit residents mourn loss of Ogunquit beach hotel
Three of the Blue Water Inn’s four walls are in danger of collapsing after a fire Tuesday evening destroyed it, says a state fire official.
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Maine lawmakers consider bill to regulate hayrides
The impetus behind the proposal was a fatal accident during a haunted hayride last year.
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Maine state trooper helps save life of driver who overdosed
Trooper Douglas Cropper pulls over the speeding vehicle shortly before the man loses consciousness on Interstate 295 in Portland.
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Blood stains in Old Port left by man who injured himself
The man is taken to a hospital, and firefighters and shopkeepers clean up the disturbing trail.
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Maine lawmakers reject bill to outlaw driving while fatigued
The sponsor says she hopes that the attention drawn to the issue by the discussion will reduce the number of fatigued drivers.
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As income tax deadline arrives, filing fraud peaks
Police report an increase in complaints about fake-return scams that cost the government billions and can take victims months to sort out.
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Portland police release video of graffiti suspect in halal market hate crime
The video shows a hooded male spraying an offensive reference to Allah at Portland Halaal Market on St. John Street.