Brittany and Kimberley Irish received a $500,000 payment from the state after dropping a lawsuit that accused Maine State Police of failing to respond to warnings and protect them from a deadly rampage in 2015.
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Maine State Police act on judge’s order, release more disciplinary records
The records, which mostly detail driving-related incidents involving state troopers, were found by searching archived paper case files.
Clinton toddler dies after falling into water-filled storage bin, police say
The bin was outside the home on Elwood Drive and had filled with rainwater when the boy came upon it Tuesday and somehow toppled in, according to Clinton police Chief Stanley ‘Rusty’ Bell.
Police remain quiet about 2 bodies found in Auburn
Area of Fourth Street, between Cook and Dunn streets, was closed to traffic Monday, and a large Maine State Police Evidence Response Team van remained in the driveway of the apartment building where the bodies were reportedly found.
Police investigate report of 2 deaths on Fourth Street in Auburn
Investigation reportedly focuses on apartment building at 49 Fourth St., according to police.
Teenage motorcyclist killed in Lebanon head-on crash
Nathan Parker, 19, of Lebanon, died Wednesday night when he crossed the center line and struck an oncoming vehicle, state police said.
Police: Motorcyclist, 67, killed while passing vehicle in Winslow
Paul Rodrigue of Canaan lost control of his motorcycle about 11 p.m. Saturday on Route 201, according to a state police spokesperson.
State police reorganizing, adding personnel and an overnight shift
The changes are the result of funding for additional police personnel.
Maine Gun Safety Coalition to hold gun giveback at multiple locations
At the Saturday event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., people can drop off guns and ammunition and gun owners can get safe storage devices.
State police release unredacted discipline records ordered by court
Despite the new information, the records still do not provide a clear picture of what troopers actually did to warrant discipline, often relying on veiled language and vague descriptions.