law enforcement

Police Chief Jo-Ann Putnam made the announcement at a select board meeting last night.

An overflow crowd in Augusta testified largely in favor of the bills, but several law enforcement associations object to the measures.

This week, the sheriff's office said they made two arrests and seized over 1,400 cannabis plants at the property in Harmony.

Police said they executed 16 search warrants that confirmed the possession, dissemination and production of child sexual abuse material.

The man was taken to Maine Medical Center with serious injuries.

The state is planning to distribute $3 million to defray unexpected overtime costs from the immediate response and sprawling manhunt.

About 70% of law enforcement agencies in Maine that responded to a recent survey are using the cameras. Three years ago, roughly half of all Maine law enforcement agencies had adopted them.

The judge in the case said the state had violated Leein Hinkley's rights by failing to find him an attorney, but the District Attorney's office said Hinkley posed a serious threat to public safety.

Friday's bust occurred in Anson, and no arrests were made.

Federal officials say illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine could be linked to organized crime.