Patricia McBreairty, the widow of Shawn McBreairty, will receive the payout from the Bangor-area district following a lawsuit filed in 2024.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Longboarder jams to tunes while cruising at Head of Falls in Waterville
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on an individual enjoying an early spring day near the Two Cent Bridge.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine casino’s lawsuit may threaten foundation of Indian law in US
Lawyers behind high-profile attacks on tribal sovereignty elsewhere are making a familiar argument in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
The bills that Maine lawmakers passed — and didn’t pass — this year
This is the last session under Gov. Janet Mills, who has seen Democrats control the Legislature for her entire 8-year tenure.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors
A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
3 Mainers win Guggenheim fellowships
Two faculty members at Bates College in Lewiston and a photographer from Rockport were among this year’s fellows.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court opposes proposed DOJ rule on investigations into federal attorneys
The Department of Justice is considering a rule that would suspend state bar investigations into its attorneys, pending the federal agency’s reviews.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Does Maine have one of the highest voter participation rates nationwide? | Fact brief
On average, more than two-thirds of Maine voters cast ballots in the past 4 federal elections, according to an analysis of voting data.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New Press Herald+ app now available for Maine news readers
The Press Herald+ app brings Maine news from southern, central, western and Midcoast regions and related ePaper editions together in one place.