Maine attorney general
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2021
Drug overdose deaths remain high in latest monthly report
The Maine Attorney General's Office report showed 45 confirmed or suspected deaths in February, down slightly from January but still above the monthly average in 2020, a record year.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
State program to resolve consumer complaints on hold for pandemic
The Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division, already facing a backlog of mediation cases, suspended its volunteer-reliant services two months ago.
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PublishedMay 20, 2020
Our View: Oversight of Maine State Police ‘fusion center’ way overdue
A longtime trooper's allegations regarding a secretive state police intelligence unit demand answers.
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Maine attorney general fielding dozens of price-gouging complaints during crisis
An order by Gov. Janet Mills prohibits essential items, such as toilet paper, cleaning products and food, from being sold at 'unconscionable prices.'
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Commentary: For Maine trafficking survivors, a place of safety
The one-year anniversary of the state's first shelter for sex exploitation and trafficking victims raises awareness of what we can all do to make a difference.
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