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Episode 3 – The Invisible Blue Line
Episode 3 of Potholes & Politics examines a vital state and local partnership, “the invisible blue line”, in which state law enforcement support the operations of local police departments. Examining the cooperation between state law enforcement and local officials to safely host “Maine Day” in Orono highlights when and how this partnership works and why it is needed and available not only in times of crisis. The episode features officials from the Town of Orono, Orono Police Department and Maine State Police. Stick around at the end for the municipal good news story, fall agricultural fairs, and a convention announcement.  

Episode Breakdown

00.05 – Welcome from Nick Kimball, MMA Underwriting Technician

01.10 – Introduction to the Invisible Blue Line

08.15 – Interview with:

               Sophie Wilson, Town Manager of Orono

               Dan Merrill, Chief of Orono Police Department

               Scott Gosselin, Major, Support Services, Maine State Police   

               Darren Foster, Sargent of Maine State Police

               Bill Ross, Major, Operations Division, Maine State Police

               John Cote, Colonel of Maine State Police

44.10 – Host Wrap up to Invisible Blue Line

47.15 – MMA Convention Announcement

48:40 – Municipal Good News: Agricultural Fairs