Appeals court hears arguments in CMP power line case

At issue is whether the court should reconsider a lower court's decision that allowed the bulk of construction on the project to continue.

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Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop

Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.

Lawmakers consider bill to prohibit prosecuting anyone younger than 12

The measure would also eliminate the minimum stay for youths committed to the state's only youth detention center, and would commit no one younger than age 14.

Facing lawsuit, Maine courts speed access to civil complaint records

The court system announces the change less than 3 weeks after the Sun Journal and other news organizations filed a federal lawsuit.

Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump

The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.

Opponents of CMP shutoff notices file appeal to reinstate ban

The group maintains that sending such notices during the winter and at the height of the pandemic is 'unreasonable' under Maine law.

Maine courts begin posting records online, but fees are seen as barrier to access

Right now, the public must pay $1 per page just to view a document online, a cost that can quickly add up for a lengthy filing.

Judicial order sets new limits on court appearances over COVID-19 concerns

Police agencies adjust to restrictions placed on each court.

York County courts closed because of COVID-19 exposure

The courthouses are being cleaned after an unspecified exposure to the virus.