public safety

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is a push to save lives, by taking drunk and drugged drivers off Maine's roads.

According to WMTW, Portland is getting closer to making a bike share program happen. Tooling around town on a bike that you rent and unlock through a cell phone app sounds pretty cool, but not everyone is on board

According to Indystar.com, a man named Barry Ridge was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated. Thing is, he wan't driving a car, he was driving his red riding mower down the street.

The Yarmouth Gun Give-Back Day will be from 10a to 2p at the Yarmouth Police Station. Residents can bring in unwanted firearms that will be destroyed at no cost. No appointment is necessary.

According to WMTW.com some of the schools here in Maine that plan to take part in a nationwide walk out on March 14th for school safety include: Casco Bay High School, Thornton Academy, Brunswick High School, Edward Little and Westbrook High School.

The Bangor Police Department Facebook Fan Page is a bevy of entertainment and information. The Bangor P.D. recently responded to a laundry mat because a man was in the parking lot smoking a doobie in his car.

There is nothing better than getting an expected delivery, and there's nothing worse than worrying that a porch pirate is going to steal it before you get home. A post on WTOP.com had some great suggestions for foiling those diabolical culperites.

Many neighborhoods in Maine remained without power last night, so some cities have postponed trick or treating.

Central Maine Power is working hard to clean up downed lines in order to restore power to their thousands of customers who lost it in the wind storm. This is a good time to brush up on safety when it comes to downed power lines.
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According to Maine Forest Rangers, there were 33 wildfires in Maine on Saturday. The danger level is high because of low moisture and winds that quickly reignited and spread fires. Here is some video from Maine Forest Rangers, of a fire on Randall Rd...