Edward D. Murphy

Updates: Former Mainers worried, scared as Irma hits Florida but ‘we have been through this a bunch of times’

Meanwhile, a Brunswick man helps run a Red Cross evacuation center east of Fort Myers.

As a Category 4 hurricane, Irma has already devastated the Caribbean, killing at least 22, and a track for Florida looks increasingly likely.

Robert M.A. Nadeau was fined for ethical violations and lost his law license for two years.

Carlos Manuel Perez-Crisostomo pleaded guilty to the charge in November.

Michael Liberty, sentenced to four months for campaign finance law violations, was to have reported to prison on Friday.

Ryan Jones of Bath faces as much five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and likely will be ordered to make full restitution to the union.

by Associated Press September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

Philippe Maurice rode a bicycle along dirt roads to cross the border.

Abdul Rahman Timbo faces attempted murder and other charges from the Sunday incident.

by Edward D. Murphy Staff Writer September 5, 2017September 6, 2017

The president’s action affects nearly 100 Maine residents who are ‘dreamers,’ young adults who applied under the Obama-era program.

The lawsuits paint a picture of the owners of the closed Portland restaurant Zapoteca that is at odds with their reputations.