Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Cause of log home explosion in Embden remains under investigation
Tamara McLean, 45, was injured in the Oct. 15 blast at 199 Bert Berry Road.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Capitol police chief’s quiet exit leaves too many questions
After spreading extremist views on social media, Russell Gauvin is allowed to retire with no finding of wrongdoing.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here
The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
The department’s incomplete compliance with the state’s public records law has prompted two lawsuits.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: State legislators face difficult decisions, historic choices
What values will Maine’s budget reflect – social justice or fear and repression?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Post-9/11 policing is being used on us
From a federal crackdown in Oregon to a secretive police intelligence unit in Maine, we are seeing counterterrorism tactics turned on the public.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Hats off to a good man who specialized in bad news
Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland’s retirement after 32 years marks the end of a job extraordinarily well done.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Hearing on fusion center fails to provide answers
The Legislature has no choice but to order an investigation into the secretive unit.