Members of the Police Citizen Review Subcommittee struggled Wednesday night to make sense of apparent inconsistencies between a charter amendment and a proposed ordinance intended to bring a new, more robust Civilian Police Review Board to life.
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Dubois vows to bring stability, progress to Portland Police Department
Incoming Chief Mark Dubois set his previous department up for success by cultivating a positive workplace culture, investing in career development and developing strong relationships with city leaders and the public, his co-workers say.
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Old Port bartenders tell customers to ‘look out for each other’ after women report being drugged
Several bartenders and tourists on Wharf Street said they regularly take precautions to prevent drinks from getting spiked.
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Portland council presses pause on proposal to change referendum process
The council voted 6-3 Monday night to indefinitely postpone action on a proposal to make several changes to the citizen-initiated referendum process.
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Significantly more cars stolen in Portland this year, police warn
More than 60 cars have been reported stolen so far this year, up from 46 in 2022.
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Fourth person facing charges in Portland fireworks incident now identified as adult
The 18-year-old was charged with refusing to submit to arrest, a Class E crime — the lowest level in Maine.
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Police arrest 8 after fireworks shot at officers in Kennedy Park
Police fired pepper balls in order to disperse a large crowd that was setting off fireworks and aiming them at passing cars on Wednesday night.
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Portland City Council confirms appointment of new police chief
Mark Dubois is expected to start on the job July 31 and will earn a salary of $165,000.
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Body that washed up on banks of Presumpscot River likely man from out of state
Police tentatively identified the man who drowned but are working to confirm it through DNA or dental records.
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Portland announces next police chief
Mark Dubois, currently the chief of police in Braintree, Massachusetts, must be confirmed by the Portland City Council.