Beth Brogan
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University of Maine System discriminated against transgender student, investigator reports
An investigator has recommended the Maine Human Rights Commission find that the University of Maine System discriminated against a transgender student. → Read More
Master shipbuilders celebrate 40 years at Bath Iron Works
"I went in and never left," 40-year retiree Danny Nadeau said. → Read More
Walmart settles discrimination suit filed on behalf of Skowhegan man
The Maine Human Rights Commission and Disability Rights Maine filed the suit on behalf of the employee after Walmart refused to continue his modified schedule. → Read More
After months of rehabilitation, pair of loon chicks released into wild
Injured by another loon and then cared for by Avian Haven, the pair of loons were successfully returned to the wild on Saturday. → Read More
Bowdoinham man awarded $5M in medical malpractice, negligence suit
Joshua Desjardins sued Mid Coast Hospital and BlueWater Emergency Partners after he was flown to Maine Medical Center, intubated, and placed on life support. → Read More
Two more deadly police shootings justified, Maine AG says
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said fatal shootings by police in Falmouth and Old Town were justified. → Read More
Body found in Little Androscoggin River believed to be missing Naples man
Auburn police said a body found just after noon on Monday is likely that of Mark Conley, 67. → Read More
Hate groups including Proud Boys, Patriot Front still active in Maine, report says
A new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center says four hate groups, two militia and four general antigovernment groups were active in Maine in 2021. → Read More
One dead, one injured in early morning crash on Exeter Road in Corinth
One man is dead and another was taken to the hospital following the crash on Exeter Road early Monday morning. → Read More
New Harbor man charged with manslaughter in connection with Bristol crash
His blood alcohol level was reported to be more than twice the legal limit. → Read More
Portland man pleads guilty to federal drug, gun charges in connection with Saco overdose death
Hunter York, 23, faces a sentence of 15 years to life in prison and a $10 million fine. → Read More
Two injured in Palmyra explosion, fire
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating an incident that left one person hospitalized. → Read More
Maine man dies following arrest
A spokesperson for the attorney general's office declined to say which agency arrested Jeremy R. Lau, 46, who died. → Read More
Massachusetts man wanted for aggravated assault arrested in Embden
Federal, state and local law enforcement arrested Tylor Santos of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who is charged in connection with a shooting. → Read More
Maine chefs, restaurants named as James Beard Award semifinalists
Five Maine chefs are among the nominees for Best Chef Northeast. → Read More
Newport man identified in Litchfield fatal crash
Brandon Currie, 35, was killed just before 7 p.m. Thursday on the Maine Turnpike in LItchfield. Police said Currie was driving a pickup truck that struck an RV. → Read More
Police at scene of reported standoff in Pittsfield
Police were called to a Detroit Avenue home Friday morning. → Read More
Federal court will not stop Maine dam operations during Atlantic salmon spawning
A federal court judge on Thursday declined to grant an injunction preventing Brookfield Renewable Partners from operating four dams while salmon spawn each year. → Read More
Alleged road rage in Brunswick results in arrest
The driver of one vehicle, Curtis Coker, 52, of Weare, New Hampshire, allegedly hit another vehicle with the butt of a firearm. → Read More
Freeport man pleads not guilty to threatening Black man
William Rowe, 61, has also been charged with a civil rights violation following the incident in Antonia's Pizzeria parking lot in November. → Read More