Public safety
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters
A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
Falmouth businesses evacuated due to power issues
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
So. Portland bids farewell to retiring chief, welcomes new top cop
A former Massachusetts police chief is sworn-in Jan. 13, while Ed Googins caps a 25-year career in local law enforcement.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2020
Long-time Falmouth school resource officer retires
Rob Susi leaves after 26 years of working in all three of the town's schools.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
Controversy over Portland’s new shelter gets messy with vandalism at City Hall
The graffiti focuses on the controversy over the capacity of the planned shelter that's before the City Council.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
Cape adds two positions to fire & rescue roster
The change also required adding two bedrooms at Town Center Station.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2019
Help needed to clear fire hydrants in Yarmouth
The town has nearly 300 hydrants that must be made accessible after each snowfall.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2019
South Portland picks new police chief from Massachusetts
Timothy Sheehan, Tewksbury's chief, will replace Ed Googins, who retires in January.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Planners get first look at new Yarmouth public safety building
The hope is to break ground on the $8.5 million project in April 2020.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Deaths caused by drivers running red lights at 10-year high
The American Automobile Association is urging drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious at intersections.