Three people died last August in the crash on the Park Loop Road, and the driver is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter.
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest two men in connection with Westbrook shooting
Each is charged with aggravated reckless conduct following an investigation into the shooting on July 26.
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Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mills by Sunday River Brewing and other businesses
The class action lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of Gov. Janet Mills’ restrictions on their businesses during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal appeals court sides with Cape Elizabeth High School student in free speech case
The decision by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Aela Mansmann will not be required to serve a 3-day school suspension while her case proceeds in a lower court.
Posted inMaine
Maine courts will allow public, press to watch hearings online
The Maine Judicial Branch is asking for $8.5 million in emergency federal funds to improve those video and telephone hearings.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Judge sides with Falmouth schools in lawsuit by former teacher
Shana Swenson alleged that she was fired for taking breaks to pump breast milk, but the court agreed with the disrtrict that the decision to not renew her contract was related to her performance.
Posted inMaine, News
Freeport man pleads not guilty, not criminally responsible in Scarborough farmer’s death
Quinton Hanna appeared for his arraignment Thursday by video from the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say
Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Grand juries return to courthouses across Maine
The coronavirus put on hiatus the confidential arm of the judicial system that hands up indictments, stalling hundreds of cases across the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Federal lawsuit once again challenges ranked-choice voting in Maine
Four Mainers argue the system disenfranchises voters whose ballots are eliminated before the final round of tabulation.