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Lawmakers push to make drivers keep their hands off their phones

by Peter McGuire January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Supporters of new legislation believe their latest effort to strengthen Maine’s distracted-driving laws has brighter prospects with Democrat Janet Mills in the Blaine House.

Local & State, News, Politics

Former Portland police chief is Mills’ pick for public safety commissioner

by Scott Thistle December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

The incoming Democratic governor has also nominated Randy Liberty to head the Maine Department of Corrections.

Election 2018, News, Politics

Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney

by Megan Gray November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

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.

Local & State

State Theatre evacuated after man injured during concert

by Gillian Graham October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

Police evacuated nearly 2,000 people from the theater Sunday night during a Dirty Heads show.

Local & State

Charges expected in Fryeburg crash that injured pregnant woman, child

by Gillian Graham September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

The woman and her 8-year-old son have been upgraded from critical condition to fair condition, police said Monday.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Portland police recruitment drive pays off with addition of 12 new officers to the force

by Randy Billings August 3, 2018August 3, 2018

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.