The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.
Dylan Tusinski
Staff Writer
Dylan Tusinski is an investigative reporter with the Maine Trust for Local News' quick strike team, where his stories largely focus on money, drugs and government accountability. He has written about international drug trafficking rings, Maine's housing crisis, political polarization and much more. He previously worked for the Morning Sentinel in Waterville from 2023 to 2025. When he's not on the clock, Dylan can often be found at the nearest Grateful Dead cover band show or minor league hockey game.
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Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion
The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.
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Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
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Rome to hold special election in August to fill seat left by selectman who died
Residents are scheduled to elect Robert Hudson’s successor Aug. 9
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Waterville Planning Board OKs plans for new food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive
Thomas College graduate Zhanpo ‘PoPo’ Lu aims to open a lot with space for up to six food trucks by September.
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Northern lights possible over Maine this week as active solar season flares up again
One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.
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New Hampshire man injured in rollover crash on I-95 in Waterville
The crash temporarily shut down one lane of Interstate 95 Monday morning.
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‘A reminder of our humanity’: 27th Maine International Film Festival wraps in Waterville
The celebration of cinema concluded Sunday after thousands of people turned out over 10 days to see more than 100 films from Maine and around the world.
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Watch: Old Hallowell Day 2024 builds new traditions while celebrating the old
From flags to trash art to trees, this year’s Old Hallowell Day festivities had an emphasis on renewing old traditions while beginning new ones.
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Police: Waterville man who crashed car into police cruiser was drinking and driving
The crash was one of two involving Maine State Police cruisers on Friday, authorities say.