Maine Department of Public Safety
Coverage of Maine Department of Public Safety in the Nexus archive.
- A veteran’s case for more choice and more voice in elections
Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates by preference, ensuring every vote counts toward electing a winner with broad support. While 23 states already utilize this method, Michigan leaders and voters are campaigning for its adoption in local elections. Rank MI Vote is leading a coalition working to pass legislation in the next Michigan Legislature to fix conflicting state laws.
- Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, state House speaker says
A fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, as confirmed by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. The Maine State Police and FBI are investigating, with Rep. Chellie Pingree seeking answers about ICE's presence. The incident follows past ICE operations in Maine, including 'Catch of the Day,' and a recent ICE-related shooting in Houston.
- Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, state House speaker says
A fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, involved ICE, according to the Maine House speaker, with details still unclear. State and federal agencies are investigating, and Rep. Chellie Pingree questioned ICE's presence in Maine, referencing prior large-scale immigration enforcement operations in the state.
- A second firefighter has died from injuries at Maine lumber mill fire and explosion
A second firefighter, Wayne Woodbury, died from injuries sustained during a fire and explosion at a Maine lumber mill on May 15. The incident at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont injured over 10 people, including Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, who also died. The fire, caused by rapid ignition of combustible dust in a silo, remains under investigation.