A U.S. district judge found a warrant-less blood draw inadmissible in the case, which involves a conflict between state and federal jurisdiction.
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, News, Schools and Education
Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court
The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Challenges to Maine’s COVID-19 restrictions go to federal appeals court
A church in Orrington and a campground in Scarborough argued that the state’s limits on gatherings and out-of-state visitors violated constitutional rights to worship and travel.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
State will review jail protocols for COVID-19
Six sheriffs said they have required masks for guards and inmates for months.
Posted inMaine, News
York County to investigate jail outbreak
One focus of the inquiry will be the jail’s apparent failure to require guards or inmates to wear masks before the outbreak struck.
Posted inElections, Maine, News
Civic groups, retired Mainers push to ease absentee voting rules
The lawsuit seeking to relax absentee voting rules is opposed by the state and national Republican party, and President Trump’s re-election campaign.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland man sentenced to 7½ years in prison for killing sister’s boyfriend
Mark Cardilli Jr. was convicted of manslaughter for the shooting death of Isahak Muse during an argument in the Cardilli family home in March 2019.
Posted inMaine
Pandemic adds to staffing crisis, forced overtime in Maine jails
Across the country, shortages of corrections officers have made overtime an industry norm, cost taxpayers money and fueled concerns about safety.
Posted inMaine, News
Coronavirus outbreak at York County Jail grows to 54 cases
All are connected to a broader outbreak associated with a wedding reception held at an inn 235 miles north in Millinocket.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine suspends student, disciplines 7 others for parties that violated virus rules
The university says the students were disciplined for hosting off-campus parties at which attendees ignored face-covering and social distancing mandates.