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Published on Sep 1, 2026

RSU 9 says cellphone rules already align with new Maine law

FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 says its cellphone rules already align with Maine’s new bell-to-bell restrictions on student electronic devices, though the district will review its policies for any needed changes. Superintendent Christian Elkington …

Source: Central Maine - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine teen tied to violent 764 group is sentenced to prison for child sexual exploitation

A teenager from Maine with ties to the violent 764 network has been sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting children, the FBI said Tuesday. The case against the 17-year-old marks the first time a juvenile has been charged in federal court for alleged …

Source: NBC News - Center-left
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Judge "a bit frustrated" as delays continue in Maine paddleboarder murder case

Judge "a bit frustrated" as delays continue in Maine paddleboarder murder case ROCKLAND, Maine —A bind-over hearing to determine if the man accused of killing Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine’s high court rules father can restrict daughter’s church attendance

A Portland District Court judge was correct in giving a father the power to decide whether his daughter could attend an evangelical church following a clash with the girl’s mother over her religious upbringing, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled on …

Source: The Maine Monitor - Pending
Published on 00:09 GMT

Maine anglers can no longer use certain painted lead jigs on inland waters

Maine bans lead fishing jigs on inland waters to protect loons The restriction applies to certain painted lead jigs used on inland waters and is aimed at reducing lead poisoning in loons. AUGUSTA, Maine —A restriction aimed at protecting Maine's loon …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

WATCH: ‘No Christian church’ order for couple’s daughter gets appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

A ruling from the Maine state Supreme Court has concluded that judges can “limit” the constitutional rights of one parent in order to please the other parent, but that doesn’t really “infringe” on the first parent’s constitutional rights. And the fight …

Source: WorldNetDaily - Right-wing
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Court voids Caribou’s changes to local cannabis law after city councilor files appeal

A controversial year-old amendment to Caribou’s ordinance regulating its cannabis industry has been voided as the result of a legal challenge filed by a sitting city councilor and a former council candidate. The council made changes to the ordinance …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Hearing on whether to try Maine teen accused of killing paddleboarder as an adult may not take place until 2027

ROCKLAND, Maine — A court hearing to determine whether 18-year-old Deven Young will be tried as an adult or juvenile for the July 2025 murder of Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart may not be held until January or February. The defense, state and Judge Eric Walker …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine watching closely as judge blocks New York’s ‘climate Superfund’ law

A federal judge ruled Monday that New York cannot enforce its landmark “climate Superfund” law, a measure that sought to charge fossil fuel companies $75 billion over 25 years to help the state deal with the costs of climate change. While the legal battle …

Source: Maine Morning Star - Left-wing
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine sues Mallinckrodt over stalled mercury cleanup near the Penobscot River

Court documents say Mallinckrodt has argued that the cleanup is difficult and expensive. by Matt KathersSeptember 1, 2026 Maine is taking a pharmaceutical company to court over what it claims is the company's failure to continue cleaning up one of the …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Sep 1, 2026

New Hampshire asks appeals court to quickly dismiss DOJ’s voter roll grab

New Hampshire could be the site of the next bruising defeat for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in its nationwide campaign to obtain states’ unredacted voter rolls. Secretary of State David Scanlan (R) asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st …

Source: Democracy Docket - Left-wing
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine teen sexually exploited children on behalf of nihilistic violent extremist groups, FBI says

Maine teen sexually exploited children on behalf of online nihilistic violent extremist groups, FBI says Authorities say the 17-year-old is first juvenile in U.S. to be federally charged and adjudicated for acts related to groups in the 764 network …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Supreme Court Asked To Hear Case On Concealed Carry Across State Lines

A petition asking the Supreme Court to hear a Second Amendment case from a trucker argued that Minnesota’s refusal to honor out-of-state concealed carry permits violated the constitutional provision protecting the right to keep and bear arms. Liberty …

Source: The Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine teen first in nation adjudicated in ’764′ network case

Maine (WABI) - A 17-year-old from Maine is the first in the nation to be federally charged and adjudicated for acts related to nihilistic violent extremist groups in the 764 network, according to the FBI. The group is known to befriend minors through …

Source: WABI - Maine - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Packaging EPR Laws Clear Their First Constitutional Hurdle: Federal Court Upholds Oregon EPR Law

In a closely watched first for state packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, a federal court has upheld Oregon’s recycling law on the merits. On August 27, 2026, following a five-day bench trial, the U.S. District Court for the District …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on 00:09 GMT

Where does Maine stand on prediction markets?

Where does Maine stand on prediction markets? A day after a former gubernatorial candidate was banned from a prediction market after wagering on his own race, we're learning more about what role those markets play in elections. With a prediction market …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Ohio Man Leads Maine State Police On I-95 Chase

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety's Shannon Moss, a 33-year-old man from Ohio is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving erratically on I-95 in Penobscot County, fled a traffic stop and crashed in …

Source: 92 Moose - Maine - Pending
Published on Sep 1, 2026

Maine SJC denies mother's appeal of order that stops her from taking daughter to church

Maine Supreme Judicial Court denies mother's appeal of order that stops her from taking daughter to church PORTLAND, Maine —The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the state's highest court, has ruled against a mother who claims a custody order that …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral
Published on 00:09 GMT

Maine man who was shot by deputy during domestic dispute arrested at VA hospital

Maine man who was shot by Oxford County deputy during domestic dispute arrested at VA hospital AUGUSTA, Maine —A Brownfield man who was shot by an Oxford County Sheriff's deputy two weeks ago during a domestic dispute has been taken into custody. Aric …

Source: WMTW 8 - Maine - Neutral

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Gluckstein Lawyers Urges Ontario Training Schools Survivors to Understand Their Rights Before Critical 2027 Deadlines

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gluckstein Lawyers is calling on survivors of Ontario's historic Training Schools system to seek independent legal advice as key deadlines approach in a landmark $60 million …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

Jordan Law Attorneys Jason Jordan, Michael Rosenberg and Michael Harris Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

Jordan Law attorneys Jason Jordan, Michael Rosenberg & Michael Harris earn 2027 Best Lawyers recognition, highlighting their trial advocacy and legal excellence GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GREENWOOD …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

Lawyer preference for AI grounded in legal sources rises to 81%

LONDON, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four in five lawyers (81%) say they feel more comfortable using AI when it is grounded on legal sources, up from 70% this time last year Hallucinations are the top concern, while 77% believe AI is causing clients …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Stanley L. Friedman Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for 2027

Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Attorney Also Named to Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of LA, Legal 2026 BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman announces that founding attorney Stanley …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 22:42 GMT

'Successful Barrister' Podcast Reaches 100 Episodes, Offering Law Firm Leaders a Blueprint for Sustainable Growth

Houston attorney Marc Whitehead celebrates milestone by helping lawyers build better firms through leadership, marketing, operations, and innovation HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marc Whitehead, founding …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Amiel Wade Recognized as 2026 Lawyer of the Year

Wade Litigation founder honored by the American Institute of Legal Professionals for excellence in civil litigation practice. LOS GATOS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amiel L. Wade of Wade Litigation was asked to accept the …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 23:11 GMT

PRIM DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages Primoris Services Corporation Investors with Losses in ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) between August 5, 2025 and June 22, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 01:08 GMT

RXT DEADLINE: ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Rackspace Technology, Inc. Investors with Losses in ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Rackspace Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXT) between May 7, 2026 and July 8, 2026 inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 01:30 GMT

Why More Professionals Are Considering Australia for Permanent Settlement in 2026/2027 over other countries

GIEC Global India highlights growing interest in Australia’s skilled migration pathways, career flexibility and long-term family stability. NEW DELHI, NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GIEC Global India says a growing …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 22:42 GMT

'Successful Barrister' Podcast Reaches 100 Episodes, Offering Law Firm Leaders a Blueprint for Sustainable Growth

Houston attorney Marc Whitehead celebrates milestone by helping lawyers build better firms through leadership, marketing, operations, and innovation HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marc Whitehead, founding …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

Veterans & Individuals Living with Mental Health Conditions Face Disability Benefit Challenges, Says Marc Whitehead

Disability attorney explains why PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other invisible illnesses are frequently denied despite significant impact on life & employment. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mental …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 22:19 GMT

Free Concerts, Carnival Rides and BBQ Take Over Clute for J.D. Silva & Associates’ Two-Day Give Back Festival

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- J.D. Silva & Associates is once again giving back to the community that helped shape its story, bringing the Fourth Annual JDS Give Back Festival to Clute Municipal Park on Friday, …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

No-Cosigner Grad Loan Options for Health, Law and Business Students in Iowa

Loans Help Fill Funding Shortages for Students Studying Full Time at Iowa Colleges and Universities in Eligible Programs WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Funding an advanced graduate degree became more …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

House of Hope Foundation Honors Melanie Poturica with 2026 Spirit of Service Award

Recognizing two decades of steadfast leadership, transformative advocacy, and quiet dedication to women’s recovery across the South Bay. SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Melanie Poturica reflects on her multi- …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 21:02 GMT

Death Row Exoneree Marilyn Mulero Opens Imperishable Restoration House for Women in Chicago

After nearly three decades of wrongful incarceration, Mulero transforms personal trauma into action, opening a restoration home for women rebuilding their lives CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Death Row …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

DRONERESPONDERS Names Greg Whiting 2026 Recipient of Eric Talley Public Safety UAS Excellence Award

Texas Military Department aviation leader honored for building a mission-ready UAS program grounded in safety and coordination LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRONERESPONDERS today announced Greg Whiting as …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

First FASD Awareness Month Since Federal Law's Passage Spotlights Condition More Common Than Autism

This September marks the first FASD Awareness Month since the FASD Respect Act became Federal law, drawing renewed attention to the 1 in 20 Americans with FASD. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 19:32 GMT

Notice of Default in California: What Los Angeles Homeowners Can Do in 2026 as Foreclosure Starts Climb

California logged 2,540 foreclosure starts in July 2026. A licensed LA agent outlines the options that stop an auction - at no cost to the seller. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 19:12 GMT

How Housing Stability Contributes to Economic Opportunity and Community Well-Being

Attorney Gita Sankano WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Throughout my career in affordable housing finance and real estate law, I have seen how closely housing stability is connected to economic opportunity. …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

The Anti-Fraud Coalition Launches Annual Fraud By The Numbers Series Documenting Role Whistleblowers Play Fighting Fraud

TAF Coalition supports whistleblowers and those fighting fraud with 20 new well-cited posts on the state of fraud in America, to be published in September 2026. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Anti- …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

Emergency Motion Challenges Bail Denial and Sealed Judicial Assignment of Former Penn State Student Agostino Abbatiello

The 88-page filing includes 17 exhibits with underlying texts, emails, court records, sealed orders and comparative bail information. CENTRE COUNTY, PA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Philip M. Masorti, counsel …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 17:45 GMT

Herman Law Secures $4.15 Million Verdict for Survivor of Brooklyn School Sexual Abuse

Kings County jury finds the New York City Department of Education fully responsible for a 1969 assault the survivor kept silent for almost six decades NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Herman Law has secured a $4.15 …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 17:38 GMT

Four Assistant Attorneys General Positions Now Open in the Pristine Paradise of Palau

Ernestine K. Rengiil, The Office of the Attorney General, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Palau, is seeking to fill four AAG positions. KOROR, PALAU, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE There are two AAG …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

Juan Burgos Law Provides Bilingual Bankruptcy Solutions for Central Florida Small Businesses

Juan Burgos Law offers experienced Subchapter V bankruptcy representation in Spanish for Hispanic small-business owners in Orlando and Central Florida. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Subchapter V bankruptcy …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

ForensisGroup Outlines Expert Disciplines Involved in Wildfire Litigation

Technical specialties may address causation, property and economic damages, personal injury and rebuilding PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A wildfire may begin with a single ignition point. Still, the litigation that …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

Ontario bail process changes as new federal reforms and surety restrictions take effect

New federal law expands reverse-onus rules, restricts surety eligibility and raises the bar for release in serious criminal cases across Ontario. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing bail in Ontario has …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

Stonehill: Rising M&A Activity Will Put Post-Merger Integration Capabilities to the Test

Consulting firm says the next wave of M&A winners will be determined by their ability to integrate operations, capture synergies, and maintain business momentum TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stonehill, a …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Aspire Rejuvenation Offers Heroes Program: $600 Hero Package Cut to $350

Aspire Rejuvenation is offered at a reduced rate to duty military, veterans, law enforcement, fire service, EMS and other first responder personnel. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

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