But it allows him to appeal his sentence, even though he has already served it.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland police investigate menacing letter sent to Islamic center as hate crime
Members of the Islamic Society of Portland say they continue to feel safe despite the threat of bloodshed in August.
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Portland landlord will remain free during appeals in fatal fire case
A judge grants a motion to postpone the start of a three-month jail sentence to allow for lengthy appeals.
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Bill to outlaw drivers’ use of hand-held devices has few opponents
Even those who could be inconvenienced by the law say they see the value of curbing distracted driving.
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Lincoln man dies in an explosion in his basement
Police say he had ‘been experimenting with explosives in recent months.’
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Lewiston to get $3.4 million to address lead hazard in housing
Sen. Susan Collins announces the federal grants that will go toward lead abatement programs for 220 housing units.
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Coast Guard searches for man believed to have fallen out of kayak near Milbridge
Officials say they picked up a mayday call Wednesday morning and are searching the area near Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge.
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Three injured in collision on Broadturn Road in Scarborough
The collision between a car and dump truck closed a section of the roadway for two hours.
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Judge rejects Portland landlord’s request for a new trial in fatal fire case
Gregory Nisbet is expected to file appeals of his conviction and sentence with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court within three weeks.
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Maine given extension on Real ID compliance deadline
The state gets more time to introduce technology on drivers’ licenses and other cards used for entry into some federal buildings, but the deadline for compliance for boarding planes is still January.