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August 28, 2024

Portland’s former diversity director says he was ‘abruptly fired’

Umaru Balde served for just over a year as the director of the city's Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office. Although he signed an agreement saying he resigned 'in good standing,' he says he now regrets it.
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June 23, 2024

A judge committed these Maine patients to a hospital. Some say they’re being sent to prison.

Maine has been quietly sending people found not criminally responsible for their crimes to a controversial, for-profit facility in South Carolina where they say they are not getting mental health treatment.
Published
April 23, 2024

Sagadahoc deputy says Army downplayed concerns about Lewiston shooter

Aaron Skolfield defended his actions in an interview Monday and said Robert Card's Army superiors misled him about the threat he posed.
Published
February 18, 2024

Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits

While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
Published
December 6, 2023

‘It’s overwhelming’: Family of Lewiston victim joins national vigil ahead of meeting with Maine delegation

Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout attended the 11th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence and met hundreds of other people whose lives were inextricably altered by gun violence.

Published
December 5, 2023

This Lewiston family had never been on a plane. Now they’re in D.C. fighting to change gun laws.

Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout, the father and wife of Arthur 'Artie' Strout, are meeting with other families from all over the country who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
Published
October 8, 2023

Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.

A five-month Press Herald investigation reveals poorly maintained lines, unreported accidents and secrecy around the hazardous materials transported through Maine.
Published
September 29, 2023

Evan Gershkovich wanted to explain Russia to Americans. Russia wanted him to stay quiet.

The American journalist and Bowdoin grad has been detained by Russian authorities for 6 months. His parents left the country 38 years earlier to escape repression.
Published
August 30, 2023

Free consultancy work of failed UMA president raises questions about university payout deal

Maine's state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
Published
July 23, 2023

Hate groups are on the march in Maine

A three-month investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reveals that white nationalist groups are increasing their presence in Maine. Ignoring them would be a mistake, experts say.

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