Lawyers for Joel Sabean say allegations that Sabean sexually abused a family member unfairly prejudiced the jury.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Over 1,000 CMP customers remain without power
Electric utilities make speedy progress in restoring service after the state’s first big snowstorm of the winter.
Strong November home sales in Maine accompanied by higher prices
A lack of inventory is helping to fuel higher prices as 2016 comes to a close.
Chebeague Island shoreline attracts new grower of seaweed
Shearwater Ventures joins another Casco Bay harvester in a market that could expand Maine’s marine economy.
Fake department Facebook pages frustrate police in Skowhegan, Augusta
Phony sites – as with Skowhegan and Augusta – undermine public trust in police – but there’s likely nothing illegal about the practice.
Lobster boat owner facing manslaughter charges is freed on bond
Christopher Hutchinson is accused of using drugs before taking his boat out in a storm that flipped and sank, killing two crew members.
Maine board puts South Portland doctor convicted of fraud on probation
Dr. Joel Sabean, who was convicted in November of tax evasion and unlawful distribution of drugs, will have to transfer his patients to other doctors and close his practice before surrendering his license.
Portland landlord requests new trial in closely watched fatal-fire case
Gregory Nisbet’s lawyer says he recently learned about evidence that could have changed the judge’s verdict of a safety code violation that led to a 90-day jail sentence and a fine.
Temperatures in 40s expected today as snowstorm moves on
The storm, which triggered parking bans in Greater Portland, dropped 4-6 inches of snow across southern Maine.
Ex-leader of Topsham youth theater group indicted on sex charges
Henry Eichman, who helped found the Midcoast Youth Theater program, is accused of committing 16 offenses with children from April 2013 to Aug. 1 of this year.