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His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.

by Emily Allen February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Kevin Toulan alleges in his lawsuit that staff at the Cumberland County Jail ignored his mother ‘for over 9 hours’ while she was in a cell.

Local & State, News

Augusta activist sues Augusta school board, claims free speech violations

by Keith Edwards February 3, 2026February 2, 2026

Nicholas Blanchard, who says he’s running for a seat on the Augusta school board, claims the board’s public comment policy violates his free speech rights.

Local & State, Politics

Maine AG asks to join in support of Minnesota lawsuit against DHS

by Emily Allen January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The Portland City Council is expected to discuss the lawsuit in a meeting Monday night.

Local & State, News, Politics

Flag-wearing activist sues Augusta police over detainment at No Kings rally

by Keith Edwards January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Nicholas ‘Corn Pop’ Blanchard says police wanted to get him away from rally he opposed.

Local & State, News

High court rules on Popham Beach access dispute between neighbors

by Emily Allen January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled against a family’s appeal of a decision granting their neighbors an implied easement to their property’s beachfront.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

‘Naked and Afraid’ contestant sues Kennebec County, alleging privacy breach, stalking

by Keith Edwards January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Falmouth woman, a former county employee, claims the county’s former EMA director downloaded uncensored nude images of her taken during the show and that fellow employees retaliated against her for blowing the whistle.

Business, Local & State, News

Lawyers withdraw lawsuit on behalf of Mercer turkey farmer

by Jake Freudberg December 23, 2025December 22, 2025

Scott Greaney said he did not realize he had signed on to be the sole plaintiff in the federal lawsuit targeting the composition of a state board.

Business, Local & State, News

Mercer turkey farmer suing state officials says lawyers blindsided him

by Jake Freudberg December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

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.