Photo: clipart.com
A Portland police officer has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Chief Frank Clark said Thursday that the veteran officer is currently in quarantine outside of the state.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the officer contracted the virus.
Clark said the Portland Police Department has closed to the public, with the exception of the lobby.
He says they’ve stepped up cleaning efforts inside the station. The same goes for their vehicles.
Clark assured the public its police force remains strong.
3 hours ago in Local
The report also finds Maine’s suicide rate is higher than the national average.
4 hours ago in Local
It is opposed by the union for Capitol Police.
7 hours ago in Trending, World
With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.
7 hours ago in Local
The Maine Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an expansion of ranked choice voting would violate the state constitution.
7 hours ago in Local
Maine Democratic Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says it's time to invoke the 25th amendment after a post by President Trump on Easter Sunday.