Police officers involved in three on-duty shootings were cleared of wrongdoing and were legally justified in using deadly force, the state Attorney General’s Office determined this week.
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As gas prices pass $5 a gallon, Maine lawmakers seek probe into price gouging
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maine was $5.06 on Friday, with Franklin County reporting the highest countywide average at $5.16.
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Maine attorney general plans to sue over PFAS contamination
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said the state is preparing for a lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State
Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts
Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools
L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students’ needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Panel endorses bill to have voters elect Maine attorney general, other officers
Maine is one of the few states in which legislators, rather than voters, choose the attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Drug overdose deaths remain high in latest monthly report
The Maine Attorney General’s Office report showed 45 confirmed or suspected deaths in February, down slightly from January but still above the monthly average in 2020, a record year.
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State program to resolve consumer complaints on hold for pandemic
The Attorney General’s Office’s Consumer Protection Division, already facing a backlog of mediation cases, suspended its volunteer-reliant services two months ago.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Oversight of Maine State Police ‘fusion center’ way overdue
A longtime trooper’s allegations regarding a secretive state police intelligence unit demand answers.