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Public defender’s offices are opening across Maine. The next step: staffing them.
In a Bangor courtroom last week, Judge Meghan Szylvian ruled the state had violated the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant who had been in custody for nearly a month. The defendant qualified for a court-appointed attorney but had not received one — as was the case, on Friday, for...
Clients’ families say Maine funeral home director stole their money – and peace of mind
Long before he died nearly two years ago, William Jipson Sr. set aside thousands of dollars in a mortuary trust to soften the financial burden that his cremation and burial would put on his children. The value of the fund had grown to roughly $14,000 by the time he died...
Public defender’s offices are opening across Maine. The next step: staffing them.
In a Bangor courtroom last week, Judge Meghan Szylvian ruled the state had violated the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant who had been in custody for nearly a month. The defendant qualified for a court-appointed attorney but had not received one — as was the case, on Friday, for...
UMaine Considers Establishing State’s First Public Medical School
The University of Maine System will partner with a medical education consultant to study the feasibility of starting the state’s first public medical school. In response to a critical shortage of physicians in rural Maine and with the support of the Maine Hospital Association, the Maine Primary Care Association and Northern Light Health, in 2023 the Maine Legislature and Gov. Janet Mills provided funding for UMS to undertake a study to examine establishing an MD-granting institution in Penobscot County – likely affiliated with the University of Maine.
Sheriff’s cruiser damaged in chase of speeding sedan in Levant
LEVANT — A Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office vehicle sustained damage during a pursuit of a speeding car early Friday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident began around 7:15 a.m. when a deputy patrolling Route 222 spotted a red Kia Soul sedan with a Maine temporary plate traveling at what was described as “criminal speed.”
Penobscot County Sheriff's Office looking for car involved in chase
LEVANT, Maine (WABI) - A Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was damaged during a chase Friday morning. They’re still looking for the vehicle that was being pursued. It happened around 7 a.m., on Route 222 in Levant. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy saw a red Kia Soul...
Sheriff's office seeking vehicle involved in 'dangerous traffic incident' in Penobscot County
LEVANT, Maine — The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a suspect vehicle involved in a "dangerous traffic incident" Friday morning in Levant that damaged a deputy's cruiser. A Penobscot County deputy was traveling on Route 222 in Levant at about 7:15 a.m. when a red Kia...
Maine CDC data reveals Penobscot County is facing spike in HIV cases
BANGOR -- Data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reveals we are in the midst of a major spike in HIV cases in Penobscot County. Penobscot county has become the site of an HIV cluster. According to data from the Maine CDC, there have been 13 confirmed...
Driver Eludes Deputies & Cruiser Damaged during Chase in Maine
A sheriff’s cruiser was damaged after pursuing a vehicle driving at “criminal speed” in Levant on Friday morning. The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office said a red Kia Soul sedan was driving at ”criminal speed” on Route 222 around 7:15 am. Car Nearly Crashed with...
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