Maine Attorney General's Office Archives

Man found guilty of murder in Edgecomb child’s death

by Emily Allen March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

A jury has found Tyler Witham-Jordan, 31, guilty of murder in connection with the 2022 death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan.

His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.

by Emily Allen February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Kevin Toulan alleges in his lawsuit that staff at the Cumberland County Jail ignored his mother ‘for over 9 hours’ while she was in a cell.

Business, News

Suburban Propane customers report delivery problems in Maine

by Kelley Bouchard January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

Complaints to the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Maine Attorney General have spiked with January’s frigid temperatures.

Local & State, Politics

Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS

by Emily Allen January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.

Local & State, News

Maine joins effort to crack down on illegal robocalls

by Gillian Graham August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is sending warning letters to 37 companies that officials say are responsible for a significant volume of fraudulent robocalls targeting people in Maine and nationwide.

Business, Local & State, News

Hannaford data breach affected more than 95,000 Mainers

by Kelley Bouchard June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Dutch-based parent company Ahold Delhaize USA encourages affected individuals to remain vigilant in protecting their personal information.

Business, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud

by Hannah LaClaire June 26, 2025July 2, 2025

Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics

Here is where Maine is challenging the Trump administration in court

by Emily Allen April 4, 2025April 11, 2025

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey hasn’t been shy about taking on the White House, filing one lawsuit and joining numerous multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Troopers found justified in deadly shooting on Piscataqua River Bridge

by Daniel Kool March 31, 2025April 1, 2025

Trent Weston, of New Hampshire, was shot by police during an early morning standoff in late August, after killing his wife and son, officials said at the time.