Maine Department of Public Safety News

Investigation Begins into Cause of Massive Paper Mill Blast in Maine

State and federal investigators began searching Thursday for the cause of a paper mill explosion that shook the ground and sent debris and a slurry of chemicals raining down on nearby cars and buildings. Elation over the stunning news that …

Police Report Multiple Injuries in 30-Car Maine Highway Pileup

Multiple people were injured in a major pileup involving about 30 vehicles during the Tuesday morning commute on a highway in Maine, state troopers said. There were no fatalities, but several ambulances and a medical helicopter were dispatched to the …

Maine Police Stumped by Rise in Pedestrian Deaths in 2015

Maine law enforcement officials are perplexed by a troubling year-end statistic: 2015 has been the worst year for pedestrian deaths in nearly two decades. Numbers compiled by the Maine Department of Transportation and Maine Bureau of Public Safety indicate 18 …

Maine Pedestrian Deaths in 2015 Highest in Past 10 Years

The Maine Department of Public Safety says more pedestrians in the state have been killed by motor vehicles in 2015 than any other year in at least a decade. The Portland Press Herald reports state records show 16 Mainers have …

Most Maine Crimes Drop in 2014 Even as Drug Arrests Grow

The Maine Department of Public Safety says crime dropped nearly 15 percent last year, the largest drop in the four decades that the state has kept detailed records. Commissioner John Morris said Wednesday every crime category tabulated by the state’s …