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Westbrook man charged with drug trafficking after late night traffic stop

by Gillian Graham September 3, 2018September 3, 2018

During the roadside investigation, police searched passenger Makonnen Berhe, 27, of Westbrook, and found 18 grams crack cocaine and $2,500 in suspected drug proceeds.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Manafort asks judge to move trial out of D.C.

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

His attorneys argue that constant media coverage in the nation’s capital will deny Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman a fair trial.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Wiscasset woman accused of killing girl seeks to have statements to police thrown out

by Megan Gray August 29, 2018December 27, 2018

Shawna Gatto argues that she was not properly informed of her Miranda rights before talking about how the 4-year-old died.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: State relies too heavily on incarceration for dealing with young offenders

by Shaena Fazal, Esq. and Jill Ward Special to the Press Herald August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

Approaches that focus on mentoring while keeping juveniles safely at home have a far better track record.

Life & Culture

Ben Kingsley views his Nazi role in ‘Operation Finale’ as cautionary tale

by Associated Press August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

The actor wants people to see Adolf Eichmann for the monster he was.

Cops & Courts

Vinalhaven man found guilty of threatening King of Sweden, embassy employee

by Megan Gray August 28, 2018August 29, 2018

Eric Malmstrom made repeated calls to the embassy and also threatened to kill the country’s king, according to federal court records.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Mother whose baby died in 1979 says boy finally ‘gets some justice’ with father’s 15-year sentence

by Megan Gray August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

The unusual case is not over, as Burton Hagar’s attorney plans an appeal to Maine’s highest court, even though his client pleaded guilty to manslaughter.