Justin Savage alleges that police violently assaulted him and violated his civil rights during his 2024 arrest. He and his girlfriend are seeking more than $100 million in damages, their lawyer says.
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Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers
The agency has reviewed nearly 3 dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.
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Maine police described a combative suspect trying to escape. Video shows otherwise.
A Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News analysis found that the Maine State Police’s characterization of Justin Savage’s arrest was at times incomplete and at others incorrect.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
A trooper repeatedly punched a handcuffed man in the face. The Maine State Police promoted him.
The chaotic 2024 arrest in Limerick, captured on video, raises questions about the state police’s use of force policy and its process for reviewing complaints.
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Maine lakes, ponds at risk as invasive bladderwort plant moves in
Swollen bladderwort, an invasive aquatic plant, has been confirmed in eight southern and western Maine water bodies. Officials are worried it will continue to spread.
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Bonny Eagle softball stays alive in New England regional
Maine’s Little League champion beats Rhode Island for the second time in four days to remain in the tournament.
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Bonny Eagle softball avoids elimination in New England regional
Maine’s Little League champion beats New Hampshire by mercy rule and will play another elimination game on Wednesday.
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Of course millennials killed U-pick farms | Column
By caring more about taking photos than buying fruit, the generation has added another casualty to its growing list of victims.
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How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
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Limerick man pleads not guilty in fatal Augusta crash
Robin C. Carter allegedly drove his pickup truck into the back of an SUV stopped in a construction zone on Interstate 95 in 2024, killing a passenger and dog in the SUV.