The 83-page report creates a roadmap for lawmakers.
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Deadly force review panel issues report on 2023 shooting in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr., 28, of Dresden fatally shot himself in the head July 23, 2023, after being shot in the stomach by a Maine State Police detective, the panel said.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine police shooting review panel says agencies need to call for backup more often
The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Snow brings crashes, messy conditions to central Maine
While Wednesday’s snow added to the snowfall totals this winter, the region is still lagging behind last year’s totals by the end of January by about 7 inches.
Posted inNews, The Maine Forecast
Frigid air to chill much of Maine before more snow arrives Friday
In some areas, wind chills could fall as low as minus 30 degrees Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine officials welcome reversal of federal funding freeze
State agencies said portals for housing assistance and Medicaid reimbursements were back online Wednesday after access was cut off Tuesday.
Posted inLocal Government
Dresden to choose selectman in special election Friday
Voting to replace Gary Getchell, who resigned late last year, will be open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Reported flu cases in Maine double over 2 weeks
Meanwhile, COVID-19 is showing up at ‘very high’ levels in wastewater tests, even as COVID hospitalizations remain flat.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectmen say no to naming field after longtime coach
Selectmen said the town needs a policy detailing the process for dedicating public spaces.