Only 4 states were selected by a national nonprofit to receive grant money and technological assistance to create education, job training and workforce pathways for current and formerly incarcerated people.
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His mom died in a Maine jail nearly 2 years ago. Now, he’s suing.
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.
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Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine officials hope ‘Cold Case Deck of Cards’ will help solve cases
A playing card deck featuring 52 of Maine’s unsolved homicides and suspicious missing persons cases will be distributed to correctional facilities in hopes inmate tips may help solve them.
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In Maine prisons, Native American sweat lodges are part of the program
A Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
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Man convicted for Bowdoin killings dies in Massachusetts prison
Joseph Eaton, 36, died in a Massachusetts facility while serving a life sentence.
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These Mainers are collecting and sharing stories about incarceration
The Freedom & Captivity project will tour the state in November to spread the word about a unique digital archive.
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Long Creek career day gives residents virtual, immersive look at future jobs
The event, held at Maine’s only youth prison, highlighted more than a dozen possible careers.
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Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.
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Piscataquis County Jail again accepting intakes after failed state inspection report
Sheriff Robert Young said Monday that state officials have approved the jail’s plan to regain compliance.