“Abortion is still available in the United States and it’s certainly available in Maine. And it will be after the Supreme Court issues its final decision,” said the Maine Family Planning CEO.

“Abortion is still available in the United States and it’s certainly available in Maine. And it will be after the Supreme Court issues its final decision,” said the Maine Family Planning CEO.
Director warns of “imminent” crisis in being able to find lawyers for all people needing public defense.
The law expands protection of prisoners from excessive fees to call their families and lawyers.
Maine Republicans and Democrats discuss splitting $1.2 million price tag to hire five public defenders.
Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.
Suzanne Dwyer-Jones routinely defends indigent clients in court. The agency overseeing representation of the poor plans to suspend her.
Bob Cummins gives up his seat on the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services, contending state officials ‘don’t give a damn’ about reform.
Committee proposes a dispatchable unit of defense lawyers to work on cases in underserved rural courts.
Lawmakers stripped away penalties in favor of a 16-person committee to look at the problem.
Judge William Stokes denies Steven Clarke’s request to set aside 2016 plea deal.
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