Portland Police

In a time when the police are often portrayed as the bad guys, this letter, from a heroin addict of all people - made me cry. The author moved me and so did the actions of Portland Police officer Sean Hurley.

// Post by Portland Maine Police Department. The Portland Police made a video of Lt. Glen McGary throwing a cup of hot water into the freezing air and it poofs into a cloud of vapor before it hits the ground. Now it's gone national!

Portland Police have shut down several downtown streets after they reportedly received a suspicious package at the police station, according to WSCH6.com.

The Maine Special Olympics torch made its journey through Portland on Wednesday afternoon as part of a week long journey that will conclude on Friday. Law enforcement officials - including officers from the Portland Police Department - have been running with the torch since Tuesday...