Longtime federal prosecutor Halsey Frank has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney for Maine, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Thursday.
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Half of Maine courthouses would be open during a shutdown
At least one courthouse in each county will be open to the public if the state government shuts down, but services will be limited.
Lawsuit filed to force LePage to pay benefits to poor Mainers in a shutdown
“If the governor can protect state parks from vandalism during a state shutdown, we hope that he will also protect Maine’s most vulnerable.”
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Acadia Rep’s ‘The Gin Game’ delightful, thought-provoking opener
“The Gin Game” is at least as relevant than when it was first performed in the mid-1970s.
New York man guilty of murder in Bangor double shooting
Thomas “Ferg” Ferguson was also found guilty of elevated aggravated assault.
Stephen King’s lawyer honored with a portrait for his service as judge
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.
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
Wynter Przybylski, now 9, was cured of leukemia thanks to a bone marrow transplant, but she is expected to use a wheelchair for the rest of her life because her problem wasn’t caught in time.
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
It is a charming and zesty delight of a show that is witty and funny without seeming silly or overly sentimental.
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.
Man killed after rear-ending logging truck on Golden Road in ‘whiteout’ conditions
Motorcyclist killed in Lincoln crash identified
Collins responds to Texas congressman’s ‘duel’ comment
National Democrats recruit a Marine born in Maine to challenge Poliquin
Rise Above Fest draws crowds to Bangor Waterfront