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Parents of teen who died on school-sponsored hiking trip sue in federal court

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The parents of a 17-year-old Maine boy who died on a school-sponsored hiking and camping trip are suing the school district and two staff members. The lawsuit contends Michael Strecker had limited access to water while hiking and that his pleas to turn back were ...

Maine police say a driver on drugs swerved off a road and hit 4 troopers

HOLLIS, Maine (AP) — A motorist who veered off a highway and struck four state troopers was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, officials said Monday, as two of the troopers remained hospitalized. Three troopers and a trooper-in-training were at the end of a driveway while ...

White man convicted of killing Black Muslim freed after judge orders new trial

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A white man from Maine who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting his sister's Black boyfriend in 2019 was released on bail Friday after a judge ordered a new trial, sparking confusion and outrage from the victim's family. Mark Cardilli Jr. says he killed Isahak ...