Former Auburn postal clerk pleads guilty to theft of mail
A former postal worker from Farmingdale, Maine, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to stealing mail while employed at the Auburn Post Office.
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Maine man sentenced to 20 years for possessing child sex abuse materials
A Maine man has been sentenced in federal court for possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Florida man sentenced to two years for tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud
A Florida resident, Paul Archer, 46, formerly of Hampden and Orrington, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud.
New York man pleads guilty to mortgage fraud and illegal marijuana operation in Maine
A New York City resident has pleaded guilty in federal court in Bangor, Maine, to charges related to mortgage fraud and operating an illegal marijuana grow house.
New Jersey man pleads guilty in multi-state wire fraud targeting seniors
A New Jersey resident, Bharat Awasarmol, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, to charges of conspiring to commit wire fraud and making false statements to an FBI…
Waterville man sentenced for online threats against immigrants
A Waterville resident, Benjamin Brown, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for making threatening interstate communications.
Jay man sentenced to four years for drug distribution and illegal firearm possession
A man from Jay, Maine, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor for distributing narcotics and illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Stacy D. Neumann handed down a…
Maine DACF hosts session for second round of PFAS Fund research grants
An information session will be held on Thursday, October 16 at 3:30 pm via Microsoft Teams to discuss the second round of research grant funding from the PFAS Fund.
U.S. Attorney encourages safe disposal during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine, Andrew B. Benson, has joined the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in encouraging residents to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back…
Jared Golden addresses government shutdown, tribal sovereignty and Gaza hostages in recent posts
Congressman Jared Golden discussed key national and international topics through a series of posts between October 10 and October 13, 2025.
Maine opens applications for $3.5 million in new agricultural PFAS research grants
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has announced the opening of applications for $3.5 million in research grants focused on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agriculture.
Maine officials urge pet owners to vaccinate animals against preventable diseases
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has issued a reminder to animal owners about the importance of vaccinating pets and livestock.
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry after prior removals
A Mexican citizen has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, to illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed.
Veazie man pleads guilty to enticement and possession of child pornography
A man from Veazie, Maine, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to two counts of enticing a minor and one count of possessing child pornography.
New Jersey man sentenced for bypassing inspection at Maine-Canada border
A New Jersey man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, for failing to report his arrival and present himself for inspection at the Calais international port…
Former Maine property manager sentenced for embezzling nearly $1 million from HUD program
A Glenburn woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for embezzling from an organization that receives federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders.
Spanish man sentenced for illegal reentry into US after prior removal
A Spanish national was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor, Maine, for illegally reentering the United States after previously being removed from the country. U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen…
New York man receives 10-year sentence for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine into Maine
A man from Union, Maine, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine from New York to the Midcoast region of Maine.
Two Massachusetts men plead guilty to drive-by shooting linked to drug trafficking in Maine
Two men from New Bedford, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court in Portland, Maine, to charges related to a drive-by shooting and drug trafficking.
Ecuadorian woman pleads guilty to reentering US after prior removal
An Ecuadorian woman has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland, Maine, to illegally entering the United States after previously being removed from the country.
Jared Golden addresses manufacturing investment and local issues in recent social media posts
Congressman Jared Golden used social media between September 23-24, 2025 to highlight investments in Maine’s shoemaking industry and address concerns over regulatory changes affecting local lobstermen.
Federal aid triggered as six Maine counties face extreme drought
Six counties in Maine have been classified as experiencing extreme drought, according to Tommy Higgins, State Executive Director of the Maine Farm Service Agency.
Chairman of CASE on Public Nuisance Litigation: ‘Lawyers are expanding the scope of public nuisance laws’
Gerard Scimeca, Chairman of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, said litigation has been initiated in states like Maine through public nuisance lawsuits targeting businesses for issues such as plastic…
Jared Golden criticizes GOP Medicaid cuts impacting rural Maine hospitals
Congressman Jared Golden used his official account on September 17, 2025 to announce constituent meetings and criticize recent GOP-led reductions to Medicaid funding for rural hospitals in Maine.
Hebron man pleads guilty to federal charges involving child sexual abuse material
A former resident of Hebron, Maine, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to charges related to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.