There was a concern that judges in York County might have to recuse themselves if they knew any witnesses, the court says.
Ann S. Kim
State expects several companies to compete for liquor contract
Officials say Maine could increase its share of liquor revenues by almost $26 million if new terms are negotiated.
State could begin renegotiating liquor contract within weeks
The current 10-year contract, held by Maine Beverage Co., expires in 2014.
Maine liquor plan could raise $13 million annually
Lawmakers will be given details Friday of possible changes to a wholesale distribution contract that would also lower liquor’s retail prices.
Bail lowered for driver in fatal Maine crash
Police are probing events surrounding the flight of a Rhode Island man and his friend from UNE’s campus.
RI man charged in passenger’s death in court today
The charges stem from an incident that began on the University of New England campus in Biddeford and ended in a crash.
Suspicions loomed over dance instructor’s Kennebunk operation
Alexis Wright, who started teaching Zumba in Kennebunk in 2009, finds herself at the center of a prostitution investigation.
Lawyer to argue for dismissal of Kennebunk prostitution case
The lawyer for Mark Strong Sr. says prosecutors haven’t provided him with documents and other evidence as required under the rules of discovery.
Casco woman loses suit over access to town papers
A judge ruled that the auditor’s worksheets sought by Jeannine Oren are not public records.
Teen pleads not guilty in crash that killed friend
Tyler Hall, 19, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Clark Noonan, 20, following a crash in Standish.