CRIME & SAFETY
Stolen pickup crashes into South Thomaston garage
SOUTH THOMASTON — A Thomaston police officer had just announced that he was shutting down a high speed pursuit when, a minute or so later, the offending pickup truck crashed into a garage at the intersection of Westbrook Street and Route 131 at approximately 11:35 p.m., Wednesday, May 8.
Questions linger as RSU 13 approves year of grant-funded School Resource Officer
ROCKLAND — At least one Board member believed that the process was backwards. Shouldn’t the community decide who they want as RSU 13’s first School Resource Officer prior to a Board vote to allow such a position in the schools? As was mentioned multiple times during the May 1 School Board meeting, having the right officer – the right fit – makes all the difference.
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