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Public safety

Published
August 24, 2019

‘Red flag laws’ offer tool for preventing some gun violence

Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., now allow the court-ordered removal of guns from people who are considered dangerous.
Published
July 10, 2019

Longtime South Portland police chief retiring after nearly 50 years in law enforcement

Edward Googins, who took over in 1994 and is credited with revitalizing the force's reputation, will step down in January.
Published
July 2, 2019

Milo man charged with setting his wife’s belongings on fire

Police say the fire on the front lawn destroyed the woman's clothing and other personal items and caused minor damage to the couple's home.
Published
June 25, 2019

Cape Elizabeth resident returns to mysteriously clean house

Window blinds had been raised, sofa throws had been folded and bed sheets had been replaced with fresh linens.
Published
June 24, 2019

Our View: New Maine panel will take deeper look at deadly force

Studying police shootings could lead to better procedures that make the officers and the public safer.

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