Maine attorney general

Published
June 2, 2023

Review finds AG’s relationship with employee was an ‘error in judgment’

The outside investigation of Attorney General Aaron Frey's romance with a subordinate concludes that it briefly distracted agency personnel but did not tarnish the work or reputation of the state office.
Published
January 31, 2023

Maine AG investigating petition drive alleged to be ‘rife with fraud’

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows told lawmakers that she referred a case to the attorney general involving a rejected 2022 citizens initiative intended to prohibit noncitizens from voting.
Published
January 3, 2023

Maine Voices: A big bipartisan opportunity to strengthen Maine’s democracy

The absence of ranked-choice voting in state elections and the system of unelected constitutional officers deprive Mainers of their right to full and fair government.
Published
August 25, 2022

Attorney general clears officers in 3 police shootings, but backlog continues

Police officers involved in three on-duty shootings were cleared of wrongdoing and were legally justified in using deadly force, the state Attorney General's Office determined this week.
Published
June 10, 2022

As gas prices pass $5 a gallon, Maine lawmakers seek probe into price gouging

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maine was $5.06 on Friday, with Franklin County reporting the highest countywide average at $5.16.

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Published
May 17, 2022

Maine attorney general plans to sue over PFAS contamination

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said the state is preparing for a lawsuit against manufacturers of so-called forever chemicals.
Published
July 16, 2021

Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers

Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.
Published
June 18, 2021

Attorney General, Camp Bomazeen supporters sue Pine Tree Council of Boy Scouts

Bomazeen supporters seek to regain local control of Belgrade youth camp officials nearly sold to raise funds to pay off council debt.
Published
June 1, 2021

Commentary: We must act to reduce use of restraint, eliminate seclusion in Maine schools

L.D. 1373 will move districts to adopt approaches focused on prevention that meet students' needs and reduce challenging behaviors.
Published
May 5, 2021

Panel endorses bill to have voters elect Maine attorney general, other officers

Maine is one of the few states in which legislators, rather than voters, choose the attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer.