The case deals with an executive order by President Trump that would deny children born in the United States of citizenship if their parents are not American citizens.
Emily Allen
Staff Writer
Emily Allen covers courts for the Portland Press Herald. It's her favorite beat so far — before moving to Maine in 2022, she reported on a wide range of topics for public radio in West Virginia and was the City Hall reporter for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota. Emily is not a fan of the cold, but she puts up with Maine's challenging winters because she loves the state's beautiful hiking options ... once the snow has cleared.
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Judge denies state’s request for 500-foot buffer between anti-abortion protester and Planned Parenthood
The judge ordered that John Andrade Jr. be barred from amplifying his voice outside the clinic.
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Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Westbrook couple in front of children
Marcel LaGrange, 26, pleaded guilty in September to murder in connection with the deaths of Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter.
Posted inMaine, News
Trump comments instill mix of fear and resilience in Maine’s Somali community
Somali Americans in Maine say the president’s rhetoric places an unfair target on an already vulnerable group.
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Southern Maine might see snow starting Tuesday
It was not clear Saturday morning whether the area will get a couple inches of snow or a full-blown storm.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Police say Standish woman asked friend for a gun before ex-boyfriend’s killing
An unsealed affidavit reveals new details in the state’s case against Lynn Perkins, who is facing a murder charge. Her attorney says she acted in self defense.
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Woman accused of killing man in Standish pleads not guilty to murder charge
Lynn Perkins is accused in the Oct. 3 shooting of Matthew Hamilton, her ex-boyfriend, who had been charged with domestic violence threatening.
Posted inMaine, News
A Maine mother’s $25M medical malpractice verdict was the largest in the state’s history. She won’t see it all.
Some damages are limited by a $750,000 cap the jury wasn’t aware of. Mid Coast Medical Group is asking a judge for a new trial.
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Judge considers whether to keep street minister 500 feet from Planned Parenthood in Portland
John Andrade Jr. says he plans to stop protesting Planned Parenthood, regardless of the court’s decision, but still opposes the state’s request for a 500-foot buffer zone.
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Cumberland County DA fired prosecutor who asked her to consider not running for reelection
Valerie Adams says District Attorney Jacqueline Sartoris fired her without offering a formal termination letter after Adams told Sartoris that she plans to challenge her for the office next year.