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Published
June 10, 2020

Commentary: Newspaper, city of Portland mischaracterize protest safety concerns

The city used a meeting between officials and community members ‘to provide legitimacy for their actions against the public for expressing their First Amendment rights.’
Published
June 9, 2020

City slates meetings to review protesters’ demands

Starting this week, city officials will begin discussing the police department's use of force policy, the role of the police citizen review board and other policy recommendations.
Published
June 8, 2020

Petition asks Portland school board to end use of police in high schools

More than 800 parents, teachers and students have signed the request asking Portland schools to terminate an agreement with the Portland Police Department for the use of two school resource officers.
Published
June 8, 2020

Portland Police Department releases use-of-force policy

It bars the use of chokeholds, neck restraints and other tactics that might cut off someone's ability to breathe.
Published
June 7, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Under the shelter of white privilege

You don't have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.

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Published
May 22, 2020

Police investigate shooting at Portland housing complex

Two men escaped injury after their car was hit by bullets early Friday morning.
Published
May 4, 2020

Q&A: Portland police chief talks stress, change and policing during pandemic

Frank Clark was hired eight months ago to lead the state’s largest police department, but he never imagined he would be leading during such unprecedented times.
Published
April 10, 2020

Man seriously burned outside Portland convenience store

Portland police and the state Fire Marshal's Office are investigating how the man was badly burned outside the 7-Eleven store on Congress Street.
Published
March 20, 2020

Portland police officer tests positive for coronavirus

The unidentified officer is being quarantined out of state, the department said, and it's unclear how many others may have been exposed.
Published
March 10, 2020

Schools could decide use of body cams next week

The agreement has further clarified the chain of custody of recordings and when the cameras can be used.