Maine has signed another $1.4 million contract with Columbia Regional Care Center to reserve six beds. But the facility will soon be sold at auction after its parent company declared bankruptcy.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
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Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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Portland police arrest 5 men in Morrill’s Corner shooting, still looking for N.H. suspect
Each man faces assault charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Susan McHugh, which police believe stemmed from a biker club dispute.
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Belfast church suing University of Maine System over rescinded bid to purchase Hutchinson Center
The University of Maine had chosen to sell its former Belfast campus to Calvary Chapel Belfast in August, but rescinded the offer after complaints from the community about the bidding process.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Biddeford man sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Christopher Maurer, 47, pleaded guilty in July to felony-level charges for assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Suspects offer contradictory evidence in July death of Waldoboro man
Jason Hewett was one of 3 people arrested in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall. The other 2 have agreed to testify against him.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland man appeals verdict, sentence for killing girlfriend in Acadia National Park
Raymond Lester, 38, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 48 years in state prison. The attorney for his appeal says the jury wasn’t told to consider whether his drunkenness played a role in the death.
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Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering
Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
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Etna man ordered to pay $175,000 for stealing dead brother’s identity
Napoleon Gonzalez, 87, was given 5 months of probation and will not have to serve any time behind bars.
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Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.