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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’s high court rules against removal of time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits

Maine’s highest court has ruled against a law that removed the statute of limitations for civil claims about child sexual abuse.

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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,

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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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A Maine ballad, butterfly and dessert? They’re official. A reptile? Not yet.

Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.

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 ...

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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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 ...

Snow causes treacherous travel conditions across Maine, multiple crashes reported

Snow is causing treacherous travel conditions across Maine on Wednesday. A car crash took down some wires in South Portland ...

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