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Police

Published
July 1, 2017

Another View: Republicans in Congress show how not to regulate immigration

House-approved bills won't reduce crime – but they will keep jail cells full and erode undocumented immigrants' trust in police.
Published
June 14, 2017

Leonard Pitts: When a traffic stop is just a traffic stop, African-Americans feel blessed

They shouldn't have to collapse with relief, but if police don't take accountability for racially based violence, there's no trust.
Published
May 28, 2017

Fryeburg officer remains in critical condition; canoeist still missing

Meanwhile, a second Fryeburg officer, Dale Stout, is released from the hospital.
Published
May 22, 2017

Maine Voices: An open letter to the American Ghetto and its disenfranchised

All of us must use our words as weapons against the bigotry that demeans each and every American.
Published
April 24, 2017

Maine Voices: When victims realize what is happening, they can leave abusive homes

The 'Aha!' moments are what keep investigators and law enforcement doing their best work.

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Published
April 12, 2017

Another View: United took the worst route in dealing with overbooked flight

Offering big incentives to persuade a passenger to abandon his flight would have cost the airline a lot less than letting the public see a customer be manhandled.
Published
April 2, 2017

Amid nationwide vacancies, Westbrook police offering $14,000 hiring bonus

The city is offering the benefit to officers with at least five years' experience.
Published
March 28, 2017

Our View: Informed pet buyers can help end cruel dog breeding practices

A Skowhegan animal abuse case shows how hard it is to track down alleged 'pet flippers.'
Published
March 5, 2017

Another View: Writers should not rush to absolve officer in shooting

We don't know enough to say that a police officer was justified in a fatal shooting in Portland last month.
Published
February 26, 2017

Bill Nemitz: Police body cameras are useful tools, but they can distort the truth

The closer the person being confronted gets in the frame, the less reliable the footage becomes.