Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says the so-called fusion center gathers intelligence on citizens involved in legal activities, including protest organizers, but ‘we’re not spying on people.’
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.
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Maine law enforcement leaders answer lawmakers’ questions on police tactics, race
The commissioner of public safety and the attorney general are facing questions about use of force, surveillance of citizens and data that shows Black people are more likely than others to be arrested in Maine.
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Maine State Bar Association apologizes for member’s comment about white privilege
Leah Baldacci, an Augusta attorney, defended her position Friday, saying “the phrase ‘White Privilege’ is also, by definition, a racist comment” because it “categorizes a whole race as being guilty of bad faith.”
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Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’
A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.
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Cape Elizabeth music teacher resigns amid allegation of sexually abusing former student
The former Brunswick High School student contacted Cape school officials, where the teacher worked last school year, in May and shared the allegations on social media this week.
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Judge defers action in lawsuit seeking safeguards for at-risk inmates during pandemic
The lawsuit over the Maine Department of Corrections’ response to COVID-19 will continue to move forward.
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Severe thunderstorms knock out power in parts of Maine
Central Maine Power reported more than 1,500 people still without electricity in York County as of 9 p.m. Saturday.
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Federal judge considers lawsuit seeking inmate releases during pandemic
The first hearing in the case was held Tuesday by video conference.
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Maine courts struggle with public access during pandemic
A new plan does not include any information about how the public or the press should access virtual hearings or what will happen when courtrooms are at capacity under social distancing guidelines.
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Justice Department wants to end Maine’s 14-day quarantine for out-of-staters
The department argues the rule is unconstitutional in a legal brief filed Friday in federal court.