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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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
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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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine apple growers hurt by 50% loss, insurance inequities
Immediately after the harvest season finishes, growers begin filing claims and insurance adjusters come visit farms in person to verify the crop losses growers have reported.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Despite high pay at Maine summer jobs, some workers look for other rewards
Seasonal hiring is ramping up in the state, and summer wages are high. But young workers don’t always take the top-dollar jobs.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine attorney general says officers were justified in 3 separate shootings
The shootings occurred in Limerick, Lewiston and Newport. The AG’s office has never found an officer-involved shooting in Maine to be unjustified.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Eat & Run: The Salty Moose elevates food truck fare
The new chef-owned truck sets up at Gneiss Brewing in Limerick on weekends.
Posted inCommunity
Food assistance available at many Maine parishes
Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man charged with cutting his way into York County marijuana business
The owner of the Newfield building used for growing marijuana called police when a live video feed showed a burglary in progress.