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Maine corrections officer sues sheriff over claim that he was fired illegally

A Cumberland County corrections officer who was acquitted of criminal charges is suing the sheriff who fired him three years ago.

Republican State Rep. Turns Self In on Domestic Assault Accusation

Sanford Police say Lanigan turned himself in at 9:30am

Murder Trial of Madison Man Accused of Killing Roommate to Start

Roland Flood is charged with the July 2023 murder of 57-year-old Mark Trabue of Anson.

Arrest warrant issued for Sanford Representative for alleged domestic violence

Sanford police confirmed there’s a warrant for the arrest of Republican State Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who represents parts of Shapleigh, Newfield, Sanford and Springvale.

Livermore couple and Ukrainian man reach settlement in labor trafficking suit

A Ukrainian man is settling a lawsuit against a Livermore couple he accused of labor trafficking.

Man accused in Portland killing to serve 10 years as part of plea agreement

A Massachusetts man accused of killing a man in Portland will spend 10 years behind bars.

Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Sanctioned

A state committee says Justice Catherine Connors violated Judicial Conduct by taking part in two cases which overturned recent ruling

Lewiston gathering to mark one year since a deadly mass shooting rocked the Maine city

With flags lowered across the state, Maine residents whose sense of safety was shattered last year by a mass shooting planned to mark the anniversary Friday in ways big and small, including a memorial service.

Maine Cannabis Recall Over Yeast and Mold Expanded

The original recall issued on October 11, 2024, involved pre-ground adult use cannabis flower, pre-rolls, and blunts of the strain “Frosted Cookies”.

Maine State Police ask for info leading to woman who went missing in 2016

Investigators are asking hunters in Piscataquis County to be on the lookout for clues that could lead them to the whereabouts of a woman who disappeared about 8 years ago.

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