Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.
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State Theatre evacuated after man injured during concert
Police evacuated nearly 2,000 people from the theater Sunday night during a Dirty Heads show.
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Charges expected in Fryeburg crash that injured pregnant woman, child
The woman and her 8-year-old son have been upgraded from critical condition to fair condition, police said Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Portland police recruitment drive pays off with addition of 12 new officers to the force
It’s the largest single class of recruits in about 20 years, and the interim chief credits a full-time recruitment officer’s aggressive use of social media and other outreach.
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Berwick police locate two boys reported missing Monday morning
The pair, who had packed backpacks and were riding bikes, were located in good health at about 5 p.m., police said.
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Motorcycle ride to raise money for 2 fallen Portland officers’ families
The 10th annual Sgt. Rob Johnsey/Sgt. Rick Betters Memorial Motorcycle Ride starts at 11 a.m. Saturday in Portland.
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Portland police say shooting that wounded 2 was not a crime
Police blame reckless handling of a weapon in a vehicle for the accidental shooting Sunday.
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Portland police charge Portland teenager with murder in Bayside shooting
Tyrese Collins was free on bail when police say he shot Jack Wilson, who had been staying at the Oxford Street Shelter.
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Charges could be dropped against former Portland police officer
Zahra M. Abu, a Portland police officer who resigned June 10 after she was arrested at a Massachusetts concert, must stay out of trouble for three months.
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Portland police chief: We can’t arrest our way out of Bayside’s problems
The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.