The 4 plaintiffs from communities around Maine requested electronic ballots to vote absentee but were denied.
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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All inmates at Cumberland County Jail now have tested negative, sheriff says
Even so, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate an outbreak at the jail triggered by 3 recent positive tests.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
In-person turnout light Tuesday, but huge absentee vote could delay results
A record number of absentee ballots were requested for the election, in which Maine voters chose candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inMaine, News
Teenagers lead the way in Black Lives Matter movement
Nationally and in Maine, young people of color are leading protests and asking their local leaders to address systemic racism.
Posted inMaine, News
York County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The man, who was arrested Wednesday, was asymptomatic initially, but a test came back positive Thursday, the sheriff says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bowdoinham man sues CMP over opt-out fee for smart meters
The complaint says the fee is discriminatory against people who do not want the meters because of a medical condition or a disability.
Posted inMaine, News
Police will investigate Cumberland County Jail guard who punched inmate
Sheriff Kevin Joyce says he is ‘very disappointed’ by what he saw on security footage, and the officer is now on paid administrative leave.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Portland-based education nonprofit sued for study-abroad refunds
The Council on International Education Exchange suspended all of its spring programs but said only students who could not complete their courses online would be eligible for refunds.
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Lawsuit accuses jail guards of using racial slur, assaulting Black inmate
The plaintiff has sued the officer who allegedly pepper sprayed him in the face and pinned him against a table.
Posted inMaine, News
More people will be allowed in Maine courtrooms starting next week
But the courts are still working on making virtual hearings accessible to the public.