Edward D. Murphy

New software for Maine court system has been blamed for keeping people in jail too long

by Edward D. Murphy February 26, 2017March 2, 2017

In other states, officials have claimed Tyler Technologies’ software resulted in wrongful arrests or longer sentences for defendants.

Maine, News, That Moment

These ‘Boys on the Hill’ tackle snowbanks one shovelful at a time

by Edward D. Murphy February 20, 2017February 20, 2017

Tired of shoveling? Hire these enterprising 11-year-olds.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Former Boston priest pleads not guilty to Maine sex abuse charges

by Edward D. Murphy February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Ronald Paquin, who was a key figure in the Boston Catholic Church scandal, is charged with 29 counts involving two boys he brought to Kennebunk in the 1980s.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Lawsuit against driver in fatal Windham crash seeks $2 million

by Edward D. Murphy February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

The suit against Philip Macri is filed on behalf of the estate of Rebecca Perry, who died in the crash, and her daughter, who was severely injured.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Norwegian man who threatened Portland police sentenced to 15 months

by Edward D. Murphy February 16, 2017February 16, 2017

Espen Brungodt, 29, had sent emails and tweets threatening to kill officers in Portland last summer.

Maine, News

Maine’s highest court considers former judge’s alleged judicial code violations

by Edward D. Murphy February 10, 2017February 10, 2017

Former York County Probate Judge Robert Nadeau is accused of violating the judicial code of conduct after allegations he retaliated against former law partners, county commission.

Maine, New England Patriots, News, Sports

Maine mayors appeal to Patriots: Come here for Super Bowl party

by Edward D. Murphy February 10, 2017February 10, 2017

While Gov. LePage has said he’s no fan of Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the mayors of Portland, Bangor and Brewer say they’d love to host victory celebrations.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News