Maine Legislature considers bill to expunge some convictions from public records

The measure would largely apply to nonviolent and low-level felonies and would exclude any crimes against a child or person over age 65.

Former Cumberland County corrections officer sentenced on drug charges

Davis Glazener will serve 10 1/2 months in prison, and his conviction has prompted the sheriff's department to change its hiring policy as it pertains to a candidate's former drug use.

Maine Senate backs bill to extend statute of limitations on sex crimes

Maine's current law sets an 8-year statute of limitations on sexual assaults, but a bill that received unanimous approval in the Senate on Tuesday would make it 20 years.

Lawmakers weigh 'ban the box' bill to help former prisoners get jobs

Officials urge improvements in Maine's criminal justice system

Seth Carey vows to stay in DA race despite protection order against him

Paul LePage says he freed inmates to secure more summer workers

Gov. Paul LePage says lawmakers reneged on deal to close prison

Gov. Paul LePage releases 17 prisoners with commutation plan

Lawmakers weigh proposals to help ‘cold case’ families