Shawna Gatto argues that she was not properly informed of her Miranda rights before talking about how the 4-year-old died.
Megan Gray
Megan Gray is a general assignment reporter at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, lawsuits and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Her favorite stories are the ones that help us learn more about each other and the varied lives we lead in this expansive state. She likes to explore Maine’s hiking trails and coastal islands with her husband, and she definitely wants to pet your dog.
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Vinalhaven man found guilty of threatening King of Sweden, embassy employee
Eric Malmstrom made repeated calls to the embassy and also threatened to kill the country’s king, according to federal court records.
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Mother whose baby died in 1979 says boy finally ‘gets some justice’ with father’s 15-year sentence
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lawyer for Portland developer Michael Liberty faces his own fraud allegation
Attorney George Marcus is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging he helped his client defraud investors.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine high court rejects LePage request to delay Medicaid expansion
The ruling means the administration must file a plan to expand eligibility for health coverage while a broader legal dispute continues.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Families’ lawsuit challenges Maine law against public funding for religious schools
The federal lawsuit seeks to overturn the decades-old law barring tuition reimbursements for sectarian schools.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Former co-owner of Zapoteca pleads guilty, pays restitution for bad checks
Thomas Bard pays more than $10,500 in restitution as well as a $1,000 fine, and serves 48 hours in jail, for the misdemeanor conviction.
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Maine’s top court says appeal of changes to solar incentives must go to lower court
Thursday’s ruling is a blow to solar advocates who have fought the new rule that reduces credits to homeowners.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Civil complaint says elderly patient gave Brunswick nurse $600,000
The attorney for Amy McLellan, who owns an apartment complex for seniors and faces criminal charges, says the case boiled down to a contract dispute that has been settled.
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Owner of Brunswick senior housing accused of financial crimes
Amy McLellan, owner of the McLellan complex, faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of theft and misuse of the property of a vulnerable person.