John Terhune

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May 14—Editor's note: Keep scrolling to see how Maine's yellow flag law is being used throughout the state. Prefer a more standard format? Read more here.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Terhune

May 14—Clinton police Chief Stanley Bell can't pinpoint exactly why his team has used Maine's yellow flag law so much more often than other departments. The Kennebec County agency, which employs just three full-time officers and a handful of part-timers, has executed the process 12 times in the past year to temporarily confiscate the weapons of individuals deemed an imminent threat to themselves or others. That's more than nearly every other department in the state.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | John Terhune

May 6—The Tuesday evening meeting of the Wells Board of Selectmen began with smiles and applause for the steady work of the town's finance department. The shouting began about 40 minutes later. The deep divisions that have defined modern American politics were on display in Wells' packed Town Hall, where dozens of residents gathered to share their thoughts on the police department's controversial partnership agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | John Terhune

May 6—The Tuesday evening meeting of the Wells Select Board began with smiles and applause for the steady work of the town's finance department. The shouting began about 40 minutes later. The deep divisions that have defined modern American politics were on display in Wells' packed Town Hall, where dozens of residents gathered to share their thoughts on the police department's controversial partnership agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | John Terhune

Apr. 24—The City of Portland is taking steps to remove contaminated soil unearthed during renovations to Fitzpatrick Stadium, the future home of the Hearts of Pine professional soccer team. On Monday, the City Council will vote on whether to accept a federal Brownfields grant worth $205,000 to dispose of 850 cubic yards of contaminated soil currently fenced off near the field's parking lot, according to a meeting agenda posted by the city.