Maine's public defense agency reports only 224 attorneys are accepting assignments to new criminal and child protection cases from courts. In 2019, there were 410.
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A 25-year-old man was hospitalized after he was shot Friday evening. He was treated at the hospital and released.
The couple and a 2-year-old girl were in Rumford last week. Police say they may be camping in Franklin County.
City officials hope to streamline the process for residents and developers.
Commissioners also hired employees for the jail, communications center and Sheriff's Office.
A side-by-side-style UTV caught fire, and the flames spread into the surrounding woods.
At two weekend town halls to discuss 'forever chemical' contamination with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich, Fairfield and Unity residents expressed concerns about the scope of the contamination — if they should be worried about their kids, their food and their health.
Kurt D. Searles, 34, is accused of arson with the intent to enable a person to collect insurance proceeds.