Maine Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez was lauded for her work in human trafficking and sexual violence cases.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England facing $8.6 million deficit
The nonprofit reproductive health provider is seeking $3.4 million from Maine. The funding would go to reproductive health services that don’t include abortion.
Friends of Evan Gershkovich relieved to hear of his release from Russian prison
The White House confirmed that the 2014 Bowdoin College alum was freed. He had been sentenced to prison in Russia on spying charges that the U.S. said were not justified.
Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
Kennebec River Rail Trail reopens after Augusta police locate Gardiner man
The Augusta Police Department temporarily closed the Kennebec River Rail Trail Wednesday to search for Jason Spaulding, 47, of Gardiner, who fled on foot after he was involved in an argument on Swan Street.
Randolph voters approve $1.56 million municipal budget
Unlike last year, no money is appropriated in the new spending plan for trash pickup.
Town of Mechanic Falls mourns, seeks answers after 3 found dead over weekend
As the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of the deaths, the community grieves.
New program guarantees some Maine community college graduates admission to state’s universities
Transfer ME, an agreement between the University of Maine and Maine Community College systems, will allow students in certain degree programs to enroll in a public university without filling out an application.
Woman driving on 2 blown tires crashes car in Penobscot County
Maine State Police say the crash injured all of the vehicle’s occupants: driver Jennifer Harriman and 3 children. A 1-year-old was flown by Life Flight to Eastern Maine Medical Center.
Instances of Maine children ingesting marijuana have quadrupled since 2020
The state data drew questions and concerns from lawmakers and officials about whether enough is being done to keep cannabis products out of the hands of children.