Hard-fought reforms to public defense system were enacted without the signature of Gov. Mills

reforms could change how Maine provides legal services to its poor and pays court-appointed attorneys

lawmakers, governor in funding standoff

Private phone contracts at jails, prisons add millions of dollars to state and local coffers while financially straining families

Chasing Maine: The Cultural Ambassador

‘MCILS was not strictly following the rules’ for these appointments

Proposed legislation would combat PFAS contamination, expand testing and add protections for those affected

seeking support to overturn a parole ban existing for 45 years

opinion: Adopting clean energy requires turning away from fossil fuels

Mainers have lived in a state of emergency for the past year — the longest period in at least 24 years.

Judiciary Committee pushing for oversight expansion of attorneys

COVID-19 increased the stress and isolation that worsens abuse, making Maine survivors feel less safe at home

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opinion: Renewable power requires competent and accountable utilities

state claims it was unaware

For more stable future, every level of government must move quickly to reduce emissions

Waldo County official ‘frustrated’ emergency management agencies haven’t played larger role

Shah: ‘matter of time’ before variant strain of COVID-19 is detected in Maine

Members stunned to learn existing rules for protective custody cases not enforced for nearly a decade