Gregory Owens was found guilty in 2016 of interstate domestic violence and using a firearm during a violent crime.
Megan Gray
Megan Gray is a general assignment reporter 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, lawsuits and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Her favorite stories are the ones that help us learn more about each other and the varied lives we lead in this expansive state. She likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Vinalhaven man sentenced to prison for threatening Swedish embassy employee
Eric Malmstrom already has filed a notice that he will appeal the 27-month sentence.
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Maine must beef up mental health and addiction services, chief justice tells lawmakers
In her annual address to the Legislature, Leigh Saufley calls for more treatment, safe and sober housing, and facilities for youths in crisis.
Posted inMaine Crime
Former Brunswick lawyer sentenced to prison for stealing from clients
James Whittemore apologizes in court, while his former clients describe how he betrayed their trust.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine’s high court allows defamation lawsuit against sex-abuse activist to proceed
The justices decide not to dismiss the case filed against Paul Kendrick of Freeport by the founder of an orphanage in Haiti.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Crew members compensated for reporting shipping company’s ocean dumping
A Czech seaman who blew the whistle on the German shipping company for covering up illegal dumping of oily water is awarded $225,000.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
A lesson from mistrial: Forensics can be more art than science
The judge in Noah Gaston’s murder trial has given the chief medical examiner a month to explain his change of opinion.
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Judge ends Windham man’s murder trial because key witness changed his mind
Maine’s medical examiner changed his conclusion about the angle of the gunshot that killed Alicia Gaston, evidence defense attorneys said was significant to how they approached the case.
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Reason for delay in Windham man’s murder trial could be revealed Thursday
The trial of Noah Gaston began Monday but has been interrupted by an unexplained legal issue.
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Judge calls abrupt halt to Windham man’s murder trial, citing only unforeseen issue
Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy sends jurors home after a closed-door discussion Tuesday morning, interrupting the trial of Noah Gaston.