Catherine Connors, an associate justice on the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, has been accused of failing to recuse herself from major foreclosure decisions, despite her past experience representing banks.
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Mercer turkey farmer suing state officials says lawyers blindsided him
Scott Greaney, who challenged racial diversity requirements on a state board, said he did not realize he was signing on to be the plaintiff in a federal lawsuit.
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Most drivers on Maine Turnpike speed through work zones
Earlier this year, the turnpike authority supported a bill that would allow the state to try using traffic cameras to identify and ticket speeders in highway work zones.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Stephen King reacts to death of actor and director Rob Reiner: ‘I loved that man’
Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife on Sunday, directed two films adapted from works by the Maine author, ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Misery.’
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Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.
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Eight Maine Subway locations reopen
Eight locations were ordered closed by the state last Wednesday
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
High-speed chase through Chelsea, Windsor, Augusta ends with arrest, shots fired
Dustin Smith, 33, was treated for an injury caused by a bullet graze before he was jailed in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Former SpaceX engineer ends longshot bid for US Senate in Maine
Phillip Rench, a political newcomer from Waterboro, faced an uphill battle as an independent against Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Democrats, including Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner.
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Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
The release of the lone person of interest leaves law enforcement without any known suspect in the weekend shooting that killed 2 students and injured 9.
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More loons are filling Maine’s lakes with their ghostlike calls
Maine Audubon says an annual count of common loons found more adults and chicks this year than last.