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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.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: NFL players speak out for the right reasons

by The Editorial Board September 7, 2018September 6, 2018

The intentions of the athletes who kneel during the anthem are anything but unpatriotic.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Officer’s murder conviction delivers justice for Jordan

by The Dallas Morning News September 4, 2018

A jury helps restore faith that there can be accountability in senseless killings of citizens by police.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: As white supremacist rally flops, note treatment of them by police, media

by James Downie The Washington Post August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Police protected the racists all day in the Washington area. Compare that with Ferguson, Missouri, where guns were trained on black protesters.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

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.

Local & State

Berwick police locate two boys reported missing Monday morning

by liz gotthelf journal tribune July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

The pair, who had packed backpacks and were riding bikes, were located in good health at about 5 p.m., police said.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Dangerous streets require tougher speed enforcement

by Los Angeles Times July 26, 2018July 25, 2018

A decades-old California law lets faster-than-average drivers dictate maximum speeds, but the law should be based on what is best for all street users.