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Published on 05:07 GMT

Maine’s highest court is leaving people in limbo as they wait years for decisions

For three years, Zachary Borg has been waiting for Maine’s highest court to decide if he will return to prison. Borg was found guilty of felony aggravated assault, along with several misdemeanors, and sentenced to two years in prison in Penobscot County in …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on 03:58 GMT

Maine gubernatorial candidates spar over allegations of Medicaid fraud in state

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine's three gubernatorial candidates sparred Tuesday night over allegations of Medicaid fraud in the state. The Trump administration says it's auditing MaineCare, looking into how the state handles funding to prevent fraud. The …

Source: WGME - Maine - Center-right
Published on 01:49 GMT

Gorgeous Maine clapboard street torn apart by petty war over shared driveway, with enormous concrete blocks and bossy ...

On a gorgeous clapboard street overlooking Maine’s spectacular Moosehead Lake, the quintessential American dream has hit a spectacularly ugly roadblock. A six-foot fortress-like wall of concrete blocks, a cattle gate, plastic snow stakes and a jumble of …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Judge to decide if Maine serial sex offender is competent for trial

A judge will decide whether a 78-year-old Warren man with a more than 40-year history of sexual assaults is competent to stand trial. Judge John Martin heard testimony Friday, Oct. 9 in the case of Glenn Reed. Reed is charged with failing to comply with …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Pending
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Wanted Maine woman accused of nearly hitting deputy, crashing into truck

HARPSWELL, Maine (WGME) -- A wanted Maine woman is accused of nearly hitting a deputy and leading authorities on a chase before crashing into another driver in Harpswell. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says deputies pulled over 48-year-old …

Source: WGME - Maine - Center-right
Published on Oct 13, 2026

In Maine’s 1st District, Chellie Pingree and Ron Russell square off again

The election in Maine’s 1st Congressional District may have fallen to the wayside amid more contentious statewide races, but the names on the ballot are still familiar — it’s the same two candidates who ran for the seat two years ago. Republican Ron …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on Oct 13, 2026

In Maine’s 1st District, Pingree and Russell square off again

The election in Maine’s 1st Congressional District may have fallen to the wayside amid more contentious statewide races, but the names on the ballot are still familiar — it’s the same two candidates who ran for the seat two years ago. Republican Ron …

Source: Maine Morning Star - Left-wing
Published on Oct 13, 2026

He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It.

Reporting Highlights Scant Funding, Few Standards: Pennsylvania’s post-conviction issues stem from its failure to invest in or set standards for legal defense for poor people. Crushing Caseloads: Lawyers hired under a flat-fee structure that’s banned in …

Source: ProPublica - Left-wing
Published on Oct 13, 2026

He waited nine years in prison for his lawyer to file a two-page brief. There’s no rule against it.

Listen to article • 0:00 min In 2020, seven years after he was appointed to represent a client who claimed he was wrongly convicted, attorney Scott Galloway told the judge that he was still looking into the case and needed more time. “I am still in the …

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania - Center-left
Published on Oct 13, 2026

When Maine soldiers needed someone to listen, Susan Collins did

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Richard H. Schmidt III of Patten is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Maine Woman Causes Crash in Harpswell While Fleeing From Cops

According to an article on the WMTW website, a Harpswell woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she twice fled from law enforcement before crashing into a pickup truck. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old …

Source: Kool AM - Maine - Pending
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Maine State Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Shooting on Tribal Lands

The Maine State Police arrested an Indian Township man on murder charges on Saturday after an alleged shooting on Tribal lands. [RELATED: Brunswick Man Charged with Murder After Body Found at His Home…] At approximately 9:28 p.m., the Indian Township …

Source: The Maine Wire - Right-wing
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Arrest made in weekend homicide in Maine

An arrest has been made in connection with a murder in eastern Maine over the weekend. Maine State Police said 46-year-old Jeremy Stevens, of Indian Township, has been charged with the murder of 41-year-old Cory Fields, of Indian Island. According to News …

Source: NBC 10 Boston - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 14:32 GMT

Homeless man accused of breaking into locked storage units in Shapleigh

SHAPLEIGH, Maine —A man police say is homeless is accused of breaking into several locked storage units in Shapleigh. Deputies from the York County Sheriff's Office were called to the U-STORE Storage facility on Emery Mills Road at about 6:30 a.m. on …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Lewiston Stepfather Sentenced to Eight Years in Four-Year-Old’s Shooting Death as Family’s Repeated Warnings Raise New ...

A Lewiston man will spend eight years behind bars for the shooting death of his four-year-old stepson, bringing a criminal case that shocked the community to a close while leaving troubling questions unanswered about whether Maine’s child welfare system …

Source: The Maine Wire - Right-wing
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Maine man charged with murder after deadly shooting in Indian Township

INDIAN TOWNSHIP, Maine (WGME) -- A Maine man has been accused of shooting and killing a man in Indian Township over the weekend. Police responded to a report of a shooting at 312 Peter Dana Point Road in Indian Township around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. When …

Source: WGME - Maine - Center-right
Published on 07:55 GMT

Sanford City Council closes Heritage Crossing near abandoned mill

The abandoned International Woolen Mill has long been a concern for residents and a spot for unhoused individuals to seek shelter. SANFORD, Maine —The Sanford City Council voted on Tuesday night to close Heritage Crossing indefinitely after removal …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Oct 12, 2026

Maine State Police Investigating Murder of Indian Island Man

One man is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Indian Township. Maine State Police are Investigating a Fatal Shooting in Indian Township Maine State Police have identified the victim as Cory Fields, 41, of Indian Island. Officials say Jeremy Stevens, …

Source: I-95 - Maine - Pending
Published on 10:26 GMT

Tool and target: US law enforcement grapple with AI-enabled terrorism and anti-tech extremism

In May 2025, a 25-year-old man detonated a car bomb outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic, killing himself and injuring four others. For many, it was a wake up call about the threats to reproductive care facilities. For the FBI, though, it was also a …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 20:27 GMT

FLORIDA NONPROFIT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST LANCASTER COUNTY PRISON OVER INMATE MAIL POLICY

The Human Rights Defense Center has filed a lawsuit against Lancaster County Prison, alleging its mail policy violates constitutional rights and prevents inmates from receiving mailed materials. LANCASTER, Pa. —The Human Rights Defense Center, a Florida- …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

Carl Ruskamp Sentenced to Life in Prison for First-Degree Murder

Posted Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Today, Carl Ruskamp, 34, was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Michael Long following a Wayne County jury’s verdict of guilt for the shooting death of his 65-year-old father, Gerald Ruskamp, in the family’s home near …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 11:06 GMT

Divine G Entertainment Offers Wrongful Conviction Novel 'No Other Love' at No Cost October 14-18

No Other Love, a wrongful-conviction novel, free on Amazon Kindle October 14–18. Its author served 25 years in New York prisons, is portrayed in A24’s Sing Sing BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divine G …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 18:01 GMT

ICYMI — Granite Post: John Sununu Keeps Turning Up With Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Kids

ICYMI — Granite Post: John Sununu Keeps Turning Up With Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Kids In Case You Missed It, new reporting from the Granite Post highlights how Donald Trump-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu — whose name is in an …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

ICYMI — Granite Post: John Sununu Keeps Turning Up With Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Kids

ICYMI — Granite Post: John Sununu Keeps Turning Up With Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct Against Kids In Case You Missed It, new reporting from the Granite Post highlights how Donald Trump-endorsed U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu — whose name is in an …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:10 GMT

Influential Women: Rebecca I. Martinez Johnson Serves as a Voice for Victims With Faith, Courage, and Resilience

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bilingual Victim Advocate and Investigator With the North Carolina Department of Public Safety Draws on Military Service, Corrections Experience, and Mentorship to Advance Justice …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 19:53 GMT

Robbery Suspect in Custody

October 14, 2026 Elise Schaffer, PIO, (608) 284-6142 Sheriff's Office A suspect is in custody after she robbed a woman just minutes after being released from the Dane County Jail. Andrea R. Smith, 25, of Madison, was back in the Dane County Jail this …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

SLED Charges Former Custody Officer with Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Thomas Smalls, 27, with Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Recovery Solutions requested the SLED investigation. Recovery Solutions is contracted for operation by the South …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

Eric Elliott Day Reaches Five Years in North Charleston, Honoring a Local Founder's Leadership and Community Service

The City of North Charleston recognizes Eric Elliott Day every October 14, five years after Mayor R. Keith Summey's original proclamation. NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eric Elliott Day, …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Braveminds Academy Named Top Residential Treatment Center for Teen Boys in the U.S. for 2026, Winning 5th National Honor

Largo, FL facility earns its 5th major 2026 award for specialized residential mental health, trauma, anxiety, and depression treatment for teen boys ages 11–17. LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Braveminds Academy …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 18:45 GMT

Salem Families Plan for Aging Parents as Holiday Visits Raise Care Questions

Collier Law sees more Salem families ask about powers of attorney and guardianship as holiday visits bring an aging parent's needs into view. SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Holiday visits often give adult …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Phillips Law Group Included in AZ Big Media’s 2026 Companies to Watch List

AZ Big Media’s April 2026 editorial list highlighted the firm’s communication and access practices. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZ Big Media included Phillips Law Group in its April 29, 2026 AZ Big 100: 50 Arizona …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Unruh Law Adds Appellate Attorney Nicholas Holt to Its Veterans Disability Team

Unruh Law welcomes Nicholas Holt, an appellate attorney with more than five years of experience before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unruh Law, a VA …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Bright Pattern Convenes Customers and Partners from Six Continents in San Francisco to Chart the Path to Autonomous CX

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bright Pattern, a global leader in AI-first omnichannel contact center software, today announced the successful conclusion of its 2026 Partner & Customer Conference, …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:36 GMT

Leading Business Schools are Failing to Prepare Students to Manage the Most Valuable Business Assets

MBA graduates who will go on to manage significant businesses and transactions are not being prepared to work with intangible assets and IP professionals NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report on education at …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

theCaseWork™ Appoints Veteran Sales Leader Wes Young to Advisory Board

Young joins as Sales Advisor, bringing more than 25 years of experience building teams, developing new sales channels, and driving sustainable revenue growth. PAYSON, UT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- theCaseWork™, the AI …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

California Consumer Attorneys P.C. Names Tina Ani Thovmasyan Recipient of 2026 Consumer Advocacy Scholarship

University of San Francisco School of Law Student earns scholarship for essay on California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Consumer Attorneys P.C. is …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

Lawsuit Alleges Driver Lost Use of His Legs After Arlington I-20 Collision With 18-Wheeler

Petition filed in Dallas County District Court, Cause No. DC-26-21377 ARLINGTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A lawsuit filed in the District Court of Dallas County, Texas, under Cause No. DC-26-21377, alleges that …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

New I-4 Truck Parking Facility Highlights Overlooked Safety Risk for Tampa Bay and Polk County Drivers

Florida's $29.4 million I-4 truck parking project highlights how unsafe roadside parking can put Tampa Bay and Polk County motorists at risk. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida's $29.4 million …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Amanda Swinney Law Shares Missouri Traffic-Citation Context Ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week

Amanda Swinney Law marks National Teen Driver Safety Week with a general-information overview of Missouri traffic citations and point consequences. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 14 …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Bailey & Galyen Features Catastrophic Injury Attorney Kern Lewis on The Legal Hour

Michael Galyen talks with Kern Lewis about his path to law and stories from nearly 40 years of trial work. DFW, TX, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bailey & Galyen is spotlighting "Getting to Know Kern Lewis: …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

DuPage County, IL Family Law Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers Awards for 2027

WHEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Stogsdill Law Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have received recognition from Best Lawyers for 2027. Attorneys William J. Stogsdill, Anthony …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 13:41 GMT

Keith Law Group Opens Bentonville Office, Giving Injured Residents Legal Help Closer to Home

New office builds on the firm's work serving Northwest Arkansas families after serious accidents. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keith Law Group has opened a Bentonville office at 609 SW 8th St., Suite 600, …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Crittora Earns MISMO FRAME Advisory Partner Certification

Crittora earns MISMO FRAME Advisory Partner Certification, helping lenders connect responsible AI governance to execution-time control and audit-ready proof. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crittora is …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 12:45 GMT

SublityATS Answers the AI Hiring Debate by Keeping Humans in Charge of Hiring

SublityATS gives recruiters back their time, and people, not AI, decide who gets considered and hired COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SublityATS, an applicant tracking system built by recruiters, today …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 12:06 GMT

States' Rights & Parental Education Information Freedom on the Docket at Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho's Highest Court to hear oral arguments in a case that may decide if FERPA's 45-day timeline nullifies parts the Idaho Parental Rights in Education Act POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2023, Idaho …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

LCR Capital Partners Announces First Conditional Green Card Approval for All Points North EB-5 Investor

LCR is pleased to announce that the first investor in its APN EB-5 project received I-485 approval, granting conditional permanent residency in the US. WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LCR Capital Partners, a …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Nevada Guardian Services Highlights the Work of Probate Administration After a Death

National Estate Planning Awareness Week highlights property, obligations, tax coordination and asset administration after a death. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Estate Planning Awareness Week, …

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