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Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers

The agency has reviewed nearly three dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.

A trooper repeatedly punched a handcuffed man in the face. The Maine State Police promoted him.

The chaotic 2024 arrest in Limerick, captured on video, raises questions about the state police’s use of force policy and its ...

Maine police described a combative suspect trying to escape. Video shows otherwise.

A Maine Monitor and Bangor Daily News analysis found that the Maine State Police’s characterization of Justin Savage’s arrest ...
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Did Maine abolish the death penalty in the 1800s? | Fact brief

The state's laws regarding capital punishment for various crimes have changed repeatedly throughout Maine's history.
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Skowhegan Police, Maine State Police respond to barricaded subject incident

SKOWHEGAN -- Maine State Police say they were called in to assist with an incident in Skowhegan on Wednesday night. Details ...

Maine launches public input process for rural health funding application

AUGUSTA, Maine — The state of Maine announced Wednesday that it is launching a public engagement process to help shape its ...

Escape to These Charming Mountain Towns in Maine Before Fall Ends

Right on Moosehead Lake, Greenville is where adventure and downtime meet. You can head out on a moose-watching tour or take a ...
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column

Although the Times doesn’t shy away from showing Maine’s darker side, its coverage still ramps up in the warmer months. In ...

Maine State Police confirm standoff in Skowhegan

Maine State Police have confirmed that their tactical team and crisis negotiators were at the scene of a standoff in Skowhegan on Wednesday evening.State police were assisting the Skowhegan Police ...