BERLIN — A 23-year veteran of the Berlin Police Department, Daniel Buteau took over as chief last month after six years as deputy police chief.
Buteau. 49, grew up and lives in Gorham but attended Berlin High School for two years to take their welding program. He also played hockey and Babe Ruth baseball in Berlin, where he has relatives.
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