Dr. Jabbar Fazeli says he was terminated after raising objections about the treatment of long-term care residents.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
Corrections officers begin getting vaccine, and advocates say inmates should as well
The congregate setting puts incarcerated people at high risk and correctional facilities across the country have been hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks, including Maine’s two largest at a single site.
Maine courts begin posting records online, but fees are seen as barrier to access
Right now, the public must pay $1 per page just to view a document online, a cost that can quickly add up for a lengthy filing.
Judge says he’ll rule soon on Portland hazard pay challenge but expects an appeal
No matter the ruling, the case will likely go to the state’s top court for a final decision.
Federal appeals court upholds Maine’s quarantine requirements for out-of-staters
The owners of two campgrounds and two restaurants sued the state last spring over a 14-day quarantine rule for out-of-state visitors.
Thousands lose power as blustery storm moves through Maine
The National Weather Service also received a small number of reports about flooding, including at Camp Ellis in Saco and on Marginal Way in Portland.
Wilton parents ask for mercy for driver in crash that killed their son in 2018
Tom and Margaret Donaghue of Wilton say that is what their son would have wanted for the driver who was charged with manslaughter
Lawsuit says car dealership was defamed by Biddeford police
The owners of Five Star Auto Sales say police spread false information about illegal activity at the business.
Environmental groups ask federal appeals court to stall CMP corridor project
But a judge denied their request for an injunction to stop the project from proceeding pending the appeal.
Judge grants confidentiality order in lawsuit over Maine State Police intelligence unit
The order means some information will be confidential during the discovery process, but it could still be made public during the trial.