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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.

The Boston Globe · 1d

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.

Kennebec Journal · 1d

Maine supreme court rules 2021 child sex abuse law is unconstitutional

The law allowed people to sue for decades-old claims of child sex abuse, previously barred by the state's statute of limitations.

wgme · 1d

Maine supreme court rules statute of limitations for sex abuse law is unconstitutional

Robert Dupuis and 12 other people filed lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland alleging sexual abuse when they were minors.

WABI-TV on MSN · 1d

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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Snow impacts road conditions across Maine; multiple crashes reported

Slick road conditions across Maine led to multiple crashes Wednesday. On Sabattus Street in Lewiston, a crash Wednesday ...

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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 ...

Maine resettlement agencies told they can no longer support refugees already here

A State Department directive says agencies will not be reimbursed for items like housing and food assistance, cutting off ...

Maine Senate narrowly confirms Heather Sanborn as public advocate

Tuesday to confirm Heather Sanborn as the public advocate to represent utility ratepayers before state and federal regulators ...

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January in Maine sees below-average temps and snowfall. What will February bring?

January was both dry and colder than normal in Portland, leading to questions like whether or not February is trending the ...

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Learning to be stewards for animals | ARLGP offers classes for Maine students

Through classes for students, the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland teaches kids how to recognize what animals are communicating and how to advocate for them.

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 ...

Celtics crush Wolves 125-95!

CTSY-Maine CelticsPORTLAND, Maine. - The Maine Celtics (7-9) rolled to their largest win of the season, 125-95 over the Iowa ...

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