Bowdoin, Thorndike and other communities list active departments, but they’re only a firefighter or two away from being unable to respond.
Public Safety
Lack of data stymies efforts to address firefighter shortage
While Maine call volumes rise and firefighter ranks thin, leaders sound the alarm for solutions at the local level.
Maine State Police can follow your every move, and don’t have to tell you a thing
A whistleblower’s complaint has lawmakers questioning the purpose of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, which can surveil citizens even if they’re not criminals.
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