The Maine Judicial Branch is asking for $8.5 million in emergency federal funds to improve those video and telephone hearings.
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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Judge sides with Falmouth schools in lawsuit by former teacher
Shana Swenson alleged that she was fired for taking breaks to pump breast milk, but the court agreed with the disrtrict that the decision to not renew her contract was related to her performance.
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Freeport man pleads not guilty, not criminally responsible in Scarborough farmer’s death
Quinton Hanna appeared for his arraignment Thursday by video from the Cumberland County Jail.
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Neighborhood resident killed in Deering Oaks crash, officials say
Celestin Muhizi, 76, lived near the Portland park and happened to be watching a baseball game when he was hit by a car that was driven through a set of bleachers. The driver has been charged with manslaughter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Grand juries return to courthouses across Maine
The coronavirus put on hiatus the confidential arm of the judicial system that hands up indictments, stalling hundreds of cases across the state.
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City Hall protesters demand eviction freeze, support for those without homes
Organizers reiterate their demands at a news conference Friday night as they began their third night of sleeping in the plaza.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Federal lawsuit once again challenges ranked-choice voting in Maine
Four Mainers argue the system disenfranchises voters whose ballots are eliminated before the final round of tabulation.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Sleep out’ protest on steps of City Hall highlights Portland’s housing crunch
Activists organized Wednesday night’s demonstration to call for more access to safe and affordable housing, at a time when the city is operating 3 overnight shelters and housing as many as 200 people in hotels.
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Lawmakers support plan to reduce number of incarcerated youths
A bill that won the support of a legislative committee Friday would require a gradual reduction in the number of juveniles at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
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Inmate says Cumberland County Jail guard punched him, broke his nose
The correctional officer is on paid administrative leave and Portland police are investigating the incident.