Maine lawmaker pushes bill to establish rape kit tracking amid federal funding uncertainty
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault says last year, they got $90,000 in federal funding to pilot a kit tracking system in two counties. Right now, group leaders are unsure what will happen to ...
Woman sues Maine corrections department for violating rights during pregnancy
The new lawsuit, alleging Maine Correctional Center officers stayed in a pregnant woman's hospital room while she gave birth, is similar to a case against the Cumberland County Jail that was recently ...
'I was sworn to uphold the laws:' Some Maine jails holding inmates for ICE
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Two Maine jails say they are currently holding inmates for ICE. Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset, which houses inmates for Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties, has one. Cumberland ...
Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook connected to his first appearance via Zoom from the jail on Friday afternoon.
Driver hits police cruiser in Maine traffic stop turned drug arrest
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - Two Massachusetts men are being held in Cumberland County Jail after hitting a South Portland ...
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Uncertainty around federal funding leaves Maine nonprofits in limbo
Many nonprofits say the uncertainty surrounding future funding has left them in limbo and has put some programs in jeopardy.
Cumberland County Fire Department honors employees, volunteers
The Cumberland County Fire Department recently honored several members, volunteers, students and employees for 2024 at its annual Cumberland County Fire banquet. Years of service 50 years — Tommy ...