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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.

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.

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

by The Editorial Board June 24, 2019December 27, 2019

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