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Maine high court strikes down law that allowed lawsuits for decades-long sex abuse claims

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court overturned a 2021 law that had paved the way for dozens of child sexual assault lawsuits.

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Maine supreme court strikes down law that allowed civil lawsuits for decades-old sexual abuse claims

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Maine challenged the law after it was sued by dozens of adults who claimed they were abused by clergy members.

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Maine’s high court strikes down removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Lawmakers in the state approved the law in 2021, and it was later challenged by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

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Maine supreme court rules 2021 child sex abuse law is unconstitutional

Maine's highest court has shot down a 2021 law that removed the statute of limitations for civil claims of child sex abuse. Maine lawmakers approved a bill in 2021 that removed the statute of limitations and allowed people to file childhood sexual abuse lawsuits in civil court,

American Airlines flights from Maine to DC canceled after deadly plane crash

The Portland International Jetport and Bangor International Airport websites list all American Airlines flights to Washington D.C. as canceled.

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Snow possible in Maine on Friday evening before more cold air moves in

PORTLAND (WGME) --- More snow is on the way to Maine for Friday evening, although there is still a lot of uncertainty on the ...

Maine’s Billion-Dollar Lobster Economy Is in Trouble. Kelp Could Help.

As the gulf of Maine heats up, lobsters are migrating north. Seaweed could serve as a replacement crop. But does it actually taste good?

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Maine’s First Warby Parker Eyeware Store in Portland Now Open

If you've ever worn glasses, you know how expensive they can be. Then came along Warby Parker. And Maine now has one.

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Gov. Mills says Maine will get fewer crisis receiving centers than planned due to budget

PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine will not get as many crisis receiving centers as Governor Janet Mills set out to create. A crisis ...

Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program

Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry ...

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Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO

The co-founder of the National Trust for Local News, the nonprofit owner of Maine's largest network of newspapers and news ...

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Woman cited after crash into utility pole in South Portland knocks out power

Police say a woman was issued several traffic citations after her car crashed into a utility pole and knocked out power in South Portland during a snowstorm. Police say a vehicle hit a utility pole on ...

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South Portland petitions Maine DEP to take action on unused oil tanks

A majority of South Portland City Council members are urging the Maine DEP to either require air emission remodeling or seek ...

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Plans to expand parking at the Portland Jetport clear major hurdle

Plans to add parking at the Portland International Jetport are moving forward after the Portland Planning Board gave its ...

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