Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a car driving recklessly and eventually discovered that the 2 teens had been in possession of a handgun.
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8 former Long Creek detainees allege ‘unimaginable abuse’
A 234-page lawsuit, filed Friday, recounts the experiences of former residents who were held at the youth detention center in the 1990s and allege they were physically and sexually abused by staff.
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Maine to get $4M in private funds to improve education, work options in correctional facilities
Only 4 states were selected by a national nonprofit to receive grant money and technological assistance to create education, job training and workforce pathways for current and formerly incarcerated people.
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Does Maine have any private prisons? | Fact brief
Nationwide, 22 states rely solely on publicly operated prisons.
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Long Creek career day gives residents virtual, immersive look at future jobs
The event, held at Maine’s only youth prison, highlighted more than a dozen possible careers.
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3 teens apprehended several hours after escaping from South Portland youth prison
The boys escaped Long Creek Youth Development Center on Friday afternoon and were found in Saco that night, officials said.
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14-year-old apprehended hours after escaping Long Creek
The teen was out of the detention center for just over 2 hours Friday night, the Maine Department of Corrections said Monday.
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Bill would prioritize youth mental health needs over incarceration at Long Creek
The proposal, intended to keep more children out of Maine’s only youth prison and instead address their needs elsewhere, was presented to the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee last week.
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Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
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Teens escaped from Long Creek by jumping from roof
The breakout from the state’s only youth prison kicked off a 3-day manhunt, and both young males now face multiple charges after police say they stole 3 cars and crashed 2.