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Maine department of public safety

Published
July 3, 2023

Police: Augusta man charged after illegally using highway crossover, causing three-vehicle crash

Two people suffered minor injuries when Larry DiPietro, 75, slowed his vehicle to illegally enter a crossover on Interstate 95 in Pittsfield, police said.
Published
March 4, 2023

Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls

First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Published
February 15, 2023

Department of Public Safety names new state fire marshal and MDEA director

Richard McCarthy has been nominated to serve as the next state fire marshal and Richard Desjardins has been appointed as the new director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Published
April 14, 2022

Two more die from injuries suffered in Montville house explosion, bringing blast’s death toll to three

One man died in the blast Wednesday at the house on Darci Lane, and two men who were outside at the time died later of their injuries, according to officials.
Published
April 1, 2022

New Sharon man killed in single-vehicle wreck in Kennebec County

Brad Daggett, 22, died Thursday night when he lost control of his pickup and it traveled off Route 225 in Rome and struck several trees.

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Published
December 1, 2021

Our View: Some of our state’s most serious crimes go unreported

The rate of offenses continues to fall in Maine, but that figure doesn’t say it all.
Published
November 16, 2021

Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say

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.
Published
October 25, 2021

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.
Published
May 4, 2021

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.
Published
March 24, 2021

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.