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Portland police chief: ‘The police are the public and the public are the police’

by Frank Clark Special to the Press Herald July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

This concept represents the basic relationship between our police officers and our communities. We stand with you because we are you.

by The Editorial Board June 24, 2020June 23, 2020

With a proposed local human rights commission, the city is confronting a deep and complex problem.

by Jim Fossel June 21, 2020June 20, 2020

But as long as the Maine Legislature is not in session, no laws can pass here.

by Reginald Parson Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 14, 2020June 13, 2020

Stop requiring them to deal with every social problem and reinvest some of their budget where it would do more good.

by Carol Garvan and Shelby Leighton Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

In Augusta and Washington, lawmakers should take steps to address violations of the Constitution by the officers sworn to uphold it.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.

by The Editorial Board June 2, 2020June 9, 2020

Just like the Minneapolis police officers who watched George Floyd die, we have an obligation to act.

by Rep. Victoria Morales Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2020June 1, 2020

So many things must change to ensure better lives for black and brown people in our country.

by Robert Moulton and Richard Stillman Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Instead, we should prioritize making treatment, housing, health care and community support available to all who need them.