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Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit
Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’
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No Labels Party officially dissolves in Maine
Maine voters formerly registered with the party — which presented itself as a centrist, third-party option — are now considered to be unaffiliated, according to the secretary of state.
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Expanded protections for Maine vernal pools, wildlife to get public hearing
The proposals, which come as the result of 2 recently passed laws, are aimed at protecting endangered and threatened species.
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‘Secure status’ ends at 3 Gorham schools after nearby police search
Gorham High, Middle and Village Elementary schools heightened security for about 3 hours Thursday as police executed a ‘high-risk’ search and arrest warrant on Preble Street in connection with a South Portland shooting investigation.
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How will the shutdown impact Mainers?
A lot depends on how long the stoppage lasts and whether President Donald Trump follows through with threatened layoffs.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Owner of former Brunswick garage fined for illegal oil dumping
The owner of a building on Pleasant Street will pay a fine after an eyewitness spotted an employee dumping a tank of motor oil.
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Massachusetts man accused in death of Portland chef denied bail
Christopher Caron, 42, is charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Declan Perry, of Portland.
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Emergency dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone
Kevin Dickinson coached a South Portland woman through labor. The baby is healthy.
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Road up Cadillac Mountain at Acadia reopens after daylong closure
A notice on Acadia National Park’s website says the decision to open or close Cadillac Summit Road to traffic will be made on a day-to-day basis while the federal government shutdown continues.