New court documents reveal that the two vehicles carrying 11 heavily armed people who were arrested on a Massachusetts highway last weekend had unregistered Maine license plates.
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.
Two defendants in robbery attempt in York get more than 15 years in prison
The Massachusetts men pleaded guilty to their roles in a robbery attempt in York that turned violent.
U.S. Supreme Court will take up Maine religious school tuition case
The plaintiffs are Maine families who want to use a public tuition reimbursement to send their children to Bangor Christian School and Temple Academy in Waterville.
State police trooper accused of racial profiling has shown a ‘pattern’ of similar behavior, lawyer alleges
A prosecutor dismissed a criminal case last year after audio captured Trooper John Darcy referring to a Black suspect as ‘looking like a thug.’
Bill to make drug possession for personal use a civil violation fails after Senate vote
Lawmakers considered a compromise that would have made a third offense a misdemeanor but could not reach a consensus.
Portland nonprofit not required to repay students whose study abroad was cut short by pandemic
A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Council on International Educational Exchange did not breach contracts with any students whose coursework moved online.
Woman pleads guilty in connection with prostitution ring
Derong Miao, 37, a Chinese citizen, and her husband are accused of recruiting other women to engage in sex work in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Police say there is no danger to public, but offer few details in Windham boy’s death
Community members are gathering donations for the family through a local Facebook group.
Maine delegation announces federal grant for bridge updates
Maine will receive more than $45 million to rehabilitate 14 bridges across the state.
Stockton Springs boy, 3, died with multiple injuries, court documents show
Jessica Williams, who is charged with killing her son Maddox, has a criminal record of mostly misdemeanor convictions.