Since the court was established, retired justices donate their portraits to the court. They hang in courthouses closest to the judges’ hometowns. The gathering not only honored Silver but allowed the court to formally accept the portrait.
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Trooper slightly injured forcing wrong-way driver off Maine Turnpike
The driver told the trooper that he was confused.
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‘The Full Monty’ a triumph as PTC cast bares more than skin
“The Full Monty” is a triumph for director and choreographer Ethan Paulini and his talented cast of local actors and pros from away. It is funny, touching, charming and delightful.
Maine is averaging more than one fatal police shooting per month, but AG calls standards OK
“With shootings by police on the rise in Maine, we need to go beyond asking ourselves whether a shooting was legally justified in the technical sense of the term and start asking whether it could have been prevented.”
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Misdiagnosis leads to paralysis, $1.9 million settlement for Maine girl
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Pioneering Machias lawyer, tribal judge wins Glassman award
Since 1994, Irving has served as the tribal court judge for the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court at Pleasant Point and Indian Township.
Law enforcement honors Fryeburg officer who died in line of duty
Hundreds of law enforcement and emergency services personnel were expected to attend a tribute to Fryeburg police Officer Nathan M. Desjardins.
Maine family patriarch gets 20 years for running heroin ring
Dale Pinkham Sr., 57, in September pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to distribute heroin, conspiracy to possess stolen firearms and attempted witness tampering on the day a jury was to be selected for his trial.
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‘The Night Kitchen’ is a charming, zesty musical delight
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Mills threatens to sue Trump administration if it rescinds monument
“We are prepared to challenge any unlawful executive branch action that purports to abolish or reduce the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.”
LePage wants former federal prosecutor back on the bench
“I think I can do the job,” he said of his most recent nomination. “I have done it before.”
Fatal police shootings surge in Maine in 2017
Twice as many people have been fatally shot by Maine police so far this year as in all of 2016 and 2015 combined.
Police, ambulance on scene as Orrington man barricades himself in home
An armed Johnson Mill Road man was engaged in a standoff with police for at least 7½ hours on Tuesday, police said.
Center Street shooting trial concludes with defendant not taking the stand
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New Bangor deputy chief began career ‘looking for anything that looked suspicious’
Last month, Dave Bushey took over the position as deputy chief held by Brad Johnston since July 2013.
Sea level rise isn’t just happening, it’s getting faster
Reported sighting of great white shark clears Maine beach
Three boys accused of setting fire to Sanford mill
Collins, King won’t support Senate bill to replace Obamacare
LePage administration should tell Mainers what it plans to do with $34.5M it shifted from TANF
My faith calls on me to oppose the Senate’s immoral health care bill
To reach a budget deal, Maine needs leadership from LePage, not a game of chicken
House Republicans want us to turn our backs on asylum seekers. That undermines our economy.
America is on its way to divorce court
Paul Kariya to become UMaine’s first Hockey Hall of Famer
Brewer’s star catcher weighing baseball, education options
Maine fighter earns $50K bonus with TKO of former UFC champ
Lewiston runner qualifies for world track and field championships
Bangor food truck brings fresh flavors of Brazil to Queen City
Andrew Wyeth honored by U.S. Postal Service with stamps
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