Secretary questioned handling of lawyer theft

Ellie Rommel says John D. Duncan was allowed to stay at Verrill Dana despite his ‘stealing from little old ladies.’

Verrill Dana’s ex-chief partner denies covering up thefts by attorney

David Warren says his fears about John Duncan’s emotional health led to a cautious inquiry.

Ex-manager: Feared for Verrill Dana colleague’s life

Former managing partner David Warren says details of David Duncan’s private life heightened concerns about possible suicide.

Judge says GMAC can resume Maine foreclosure sales

PORTLAND – A federal judge cleared the way Friday for GMAC Mortgage Co. to resume foreclosure sales and evictions in Maine, which had been on hold for the past month. But the mortgage giant still faces a class-action lawsuit filed by several Maine homeowners, who allege that GMAC used fraudulent paperwork to illegally speed foreclosure […]

Hanaman verdict: Guilty of murder

They remained silent, but the relief washing over the faces of Marion Shea’s relatives was obvious as the jury announced its verdict.

It had been more than a year since police found William Hanaman, barely breathing after a drug overdose, next to Shea’s body in his apartment on Ocean Avenue.

Since Monday, her family had waited as the jury decided whether Hanaman’s stabbing of Shea was murder, as the family believed, or an act of self-defense, as Hanaman claimed.

Hanaman trial deliberations to resume Wednesday

The jury has deliberated for a total of about 6½ hours, beginning at 2 p.m. Monday.

Hanaman jury to resume deliberations Tuesday

William Hanaman, 52, is charged with killing his girlfriend, Marion Shea, at his Ocean Avenue apartment last Nov.10.

Feature Obituary: Annette Solebello, 58, longtime schoolteacher

PORTLAND – Whether she was in the classroom, on a 100-mile bike ride or simply taking a walk with her triplets, Annette Solebello always seemed to have a smile on her face. That easygoing and positive nature served her well in life, especially in the past seven years as she battled cancer. “You always had […]

‘I didn’t want her to die’

An emotional William Hanaman tells jurors about his fatal confrontation

Board seeks sanctions against six lawyers

The lead counsel for the state Board of Bar Overseers is accusing the Verrill Dana attorneys of breaking ethics rules in 2007 in dealing with the theft of funds by their former partner John D. Duncan.