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A local Maine politician rose to power despite abuse allegations that won’t go away
David Ireland, Lincoln’s council vice chair, has long faced sexual abuse allegations that he denies. But they’re only now circulating in town.
Waterville reviews $1.89 million plan to upgrade regional emergency communications
The proposal would replace aging radio and dispatch equipment and strengthen a system serving 11 communities across central Maine.
Three years after the state police left, sheriff’s deputies in Washington County are still stretched thin
With just four deputies covering the region’s 3,258 square miles, staffing shortages and surging communication demands continue to strain resources and taxpayers.
Overtime and repair costs are pushing Washington County departments over budget
In their first look at the 2027 budget, commissioners reviewed requests that could drive spending up by more than $1.8 million over the current year.
Maine man who watched immigration agents puts U.S. government in crosshairs of lawsuit
This is the first lawsuit filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act against the United States for the actions of immigration agents during “Operation Catch of the Day” in January.
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