Maine home sales and prices hit record highs in ‘total frenzy’ of 2018

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January 22, 2019

Maine home sales and prices hit record highs in ‘total frenzy’ of 2018

More homes changed hands, and at a higher median price, than in any year since Realtors began tracking the data 20 years ago.
Published
January 11, 2019

Cumberland County Jail officer accused of dealing cocaine faces more charges

Davis Glazener, 23, who was arrested in October on the drug charge, is indicted on four new counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm.
Published
December 31, 2018

Top prosecutor known for toughness steps down after 28 years

Stephanie Anderson, 66, of Cape Elizabeth ends her tenure as Cumberland County district attorney.
Published
December 21, 2018

State official won’t be held in contempt for keeping mentally ill man in jail

A judge says such incidents are cause for concern but the man at the center of the legal filing is now getting mental health treatment.
Published
December 17, 2018

Attorney files motion for contempt against Maine DHHS commissioner

Sarah Branch says her mentally ill client's ordeal of having to spend nearly a month in jail before receiving court-ordered treatment is an example of a larger problem.
Published
December 10, 2018

Jail knew officer facing drug charges had a history when hired

The Cumberland County case brings to light nebulous hiring standards among Maine jails in vetting corrections applicants.
Published
November 19, 2018

Cumberland County picks consultant to develop broadband ‘playbook’

James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town will look at need, demand and costs to guide communities that want to work together to create networks.
Published
November 14, 2018

Maine bar prosecutor seeks disbarment for suspended lawyer, former DA candidate

Seth Carey's defense attorney argues that his client needs treatment for mental illness.
Published
November 9, 2018

Staffing shortage leads York County Jail to move some inmates to Cumberland County

The transfer of at least 30 inmates, aimed at giving officers a break, is expected to last four months.
Published
November 1, 2018

Party leader defends asking Democrat to drop out of race for district attorney

Chairman Phil Bartlett sent a message to party leaders saying that, despite disappointment with his decision, he was right to ask Jon Gale to withdraw after he learned of misconduct allegations.