Federal Court

Chief Judge David J. Barron has announced a merit panel to review candidates for a bankruptcy judgeship vacancy in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The selection process will evaluate applicants before…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has opened applications for a bankruptcy judge position in Puerto Rico. This move aims to fill an important judicial post overseeing…

Bradley Bellfleur of Bangor has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl. Authorities say evidence showed regular distribution activity involving out-of-state associates while he…

A Portland man received a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography. Authorities seized thousands of illicit images from his devices following an FBI investigation.

The Bangor Clerk’s Office will close for part of the afternoon on May 15. In-person filings can still be dropped off at a designated window, and telephone service remains available.

A Guatemalan man has been sentenced in Bangor for illegally reentering the United States after being deported in 2014. Federal agents apprehended him during an inspection near Stratton earlier this…

A Lewiston man has pleaded guilty in Portland’s federal court to distributing methamphetamine and heroin following an FBI investigation. He faces at least ten years in prison with sentencing set…

A Dominican national has been sentenced to three years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute following his conviction last year. The case involved coordination between federal and…

Lawrence Okeyo of South Portland has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of preparing false tax returns both for others and himself. The sentencing follows an…

Cody Smith pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court to possessing stolen firearms after breaking into a Waterville pawn shop last August. He faces up to ten years imprisonment pending sentencing…

A United Kingdom citizen has pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court for entering Maine illegally last month with three others near Saint Zacharie port-of-entry. He faces up to six months’…

Blake Tibbetts of Cornish pleaded guilty in Portland federal court for sending threatening messages online. He faces possible prison time as sentencing awaits further investigation.

An 18-year-old UK citizen has been sentenced for illegally entering Maine after crossing from Canada on foot with three others earlier this month. He will be handed over to immigration…

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine is observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week from April 19-25 alongside communities nationwide. The initiative focuses on supporting crime victims through…

Brent Ouellette, formerly of Lewiston, was sentenced in Portland federal court for cyberstalking offenses that included posting explicit content without consent and impersonation. He received an 18-month prison term and…

Joseph Ebner from Presque Isle pleaded guilty in Bangor federal court to distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material on Apr. 17. The case involved online communication with an undercover…

Dustin Davenport from New Sweden pleaded guilty in Bangor court to charges involving child sexual abuse material. Law enforcement agencies conducted an investigation leading to his arrest following evidence found…

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine will host a free virtual POWER Act event on May 20, focusing on pro bono support for victims and survivors. Registration…

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine will offer a free educational program for high schoolers in July 2026. Students can explore a Sixth Amendment case while working…

Elmer Enrique Ramirez-Ardon pleaded guilty in Portland federal court for illegally reentering after prior deportation. He faces up to two years in prison following an investigation by U.S. Border Patrol…

Marlon Rene Avila-Cruz, a Honduran national, was sentenced in Bangor for illegally reentering the U.S. The case is part of Operation Take Back America targeting illegal immigration and related crimes.

The U.S. District Court’s Clerk’s Office in Portland will close for in-person service from April 17-21 due to HVAC construction. Remote assistance remains available, while normal operations continue elsewhere. The…

A naturalization ceremony welcoming about two dozen new U.S. citizens from around the world will be held in Bangor on April 10. Judge Lance E. Walker will preside over the…

A Kennebunkport man has been sentenced to two decades in prison for possessing child sexual abuse materials after pleading guilty last year. The case highlights ongoing efforts by federal authorities…