Three defense lawyers are claiming the company that provides phone services for most Maine jails is recording inmate calls that should be confidential.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray is an arts and culture reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails. Her current beat is her favorite yet, and she loves the stories that take her to behind the scenes to an artist studio or theater backstage. Outside of work, she likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine agrees to improve absentee ballot access for visually impaired
Several voters sued the state saying they were deprived of the right to vote during the primary elections without going to a polling place and risking their health.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Supreme court rules CMP corridor referendum unconstitutional
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court finds that the initiative to reverse a decision by the Public Utilities Commission ‘exceeds the scope of the people’s legislative power.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Law school grads raise concerns about bar exam during pandemic
Maine’s summer exam has been postponed for 2 months, preventing new graduates from starting their legal careers – and beginning to pay off their loans.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge throws out blood sample in fatal Acadia crash
Three people died last August in the crash on the Park Loop Road, and the driver is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police arrest two men in connection with Westbrook shooting
Each is charged with aggravated reckless conduct following an investigation into the shooting on July 26.
Posted inBethel, Business, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mills by Sunday River Brewing and other businesses
The class action lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of Gov. Janet Mills’ restrictions on their businesses during the pandemic.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Federal appeals court sides with Cape Elizabeth High School student in free speech case
The decision by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means Aela Mansmann will not be required to serve a 3-day school suspension while her case proceeds in a lower court.
Posted inMaine
Maine courts will allow public, press to watch hearings online
The Maine Judicial Branch is asking for $8.5 million in emergency federal funds to improve those video and telephone hearings.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Judge sides with Falmouth schools in lawsuit by former teacher
Shana Swenson alleged that she was fired for taking breaks to pump breast milk, but the court agreed with the disrtrict that the decision to not renew her contract was related to her performance.