-
PublishedJune 17, 2020
Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change
In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.
-
PublishedJune 14, 2020
The Maine Millennial: Defunding police would help them, too
Stop requiring them to deal with every social problem and reinvest some of their budget where it would do more good.
-
PublishedJune 11, 2020
Commentary: No one is above the law – end ‘qualified immunity’ for police
In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.
-
PublishedJune 3, 2020
Maine Voices: The question white parents don’t face – ‘Why do they hate us?’
George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.
-
PublishedJune 2, 2020
Our View: We are all witnesses to systemic racism
Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.
-
PublishedMay 30, 2020
Rep. Morales: As police-related killings, COVID infections rise, it’s time to see color
So many things must change to ensure better lives for black and brown people in our country.
-
PublishedMarch 13, 2020
Scarborough, Bridgton chiefs: Jailing Mainers for drug use or possession won’t solve addiction problem
Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.
-
PublishedMarch 8, 2020
Our View: Transparency, oversight necessary for police use of high-tech surveillance
In Maine, police say they don't even have to tell us whether they are using facial recognition, much less how they guard against misuse.
-
PublishedFebruary 14, 2020
Commentary: Maine police working together to defuse mental health crises
The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.
-
PublishedDecember 31, 2019
Waterville officer shot during traffic stop ‘recovering well’
Investigations continue into the Dec. 22 shooting of police Officer Timothy Hinton by the suspect, who later was shot by law enforcement officers in Canaan.
law enforcement
advertisement