Lance Walker, who heard opposing arguments Wednesday by the state and the Poliquin campaign, must decide whether Maine’s voter-approved election system is constitutional.
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Democrats select Bangor lawmaker to be Maine’s next attorney general
The nomination of Rep. Aaron Frey to replace Attorney General Janet Mills, who will become governor in January, is likely to be affirmed in a vote Wednesday.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Woman gets 2½ years in prison for drug trafficking in central Maine
Melina Snead, 25, of Rochester, N.Y., pleaded guilty in May to conspiring to distribute heroin and crack cocaine between June 2015 and March 2017, the U.S. attorney says.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Bangor police arrest homeless man in former Rockland man’s death
Donald Galleck, 29, was taken into custody in connection with the death of Jason Moody, 40.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man sought in Bangor killing
Donald Galleck, who is 29, is sought in connection with the death of Jason Moody, who died Tuesday of injuries suffered in a fight Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine man in state custody dies in South Carolina facility
James N. Staples, who gouged his eyes out in prison, was placed there after being found not criminally responsible for assaulting a Riverview patient.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Civil liberties groups ask to join legal fight and oppose public funding for religious schools in Maine
The groups have asked for intervenor status in a federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn a state law prohibiting the use of public funds to pay for religious school tuitions.
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At Bangor debate, Caron gives no hint if he’ll stay in governor’s race
The independent from Freeport, who is under pressure to drop out, says he’ll make an announcement in a few days.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
New York man arrested in Newport charged with forgery, fraud
Mark Pignatello is involved in a multi-state crime ring that covers Maine and five other Northeastern states, according to the Newport police chief.
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Feeding artists in rural Maine turns chef’s dream into reality
Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation’s arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.