public safety
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2021
Portland Racial Equity Steering Committee accepting written comments
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Portland firefighters get grant for training, PPE
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Augusta firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, prompting quarantine of others
The Augusta city emergency services worker is now resting at home, while five others have been placed on a 14-day quarantine, according to the fire chief.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Our View: Benefits should reflect sacrifices of Maine’s crime analysts
To ensure justice for others, they deal with disturbing evidence of the ugliest crimes our state sees.
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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.