Leigh Saufley, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, will leave after 19 years on the job to become dean of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland.
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CMP corridor referendum still on track after legal challenges
Opponents of Central Maine Power Co.’s proposed power line through the state’s western mountains get 2,000 signatures tossed, but still have a margin of 3,000 for a ballot measure.
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Christian-concert promoter in Freeport found liable for investment fraud
A judge found Jeffrey Wall of Freeport and his company used investors’ money to pay off debts after promising to fund music concerts and festivals.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Parents with joint custody struggle in uncertain time
Courts have suspended hearings in most civil cases, including family matters, due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Marijuana provider challenges Maine’s residency rule for sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine’s federal lawsuit seeks to overturn a rule that only Maine residents can obtain adult-use marijuana sales permits.
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Maine courts announce restrictions for coronavirus
Courthouses will remain open, but some proceedings will be postponed.
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Judge upholds Maine law to rescue public access channels from digital wilderness
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that cable TV providers have to move community programming back to lower-numbered channels that are easier to find.
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Biddeford man’s hate crimes trial postponed a third time
Maurice Diggins is accused of assaulting two black men in 2018. His nephew, Dusty Leo, has pleaded guilty to charges in the case, which stems from assaults in Portland and Biddeford.
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Biddeford man’s federal hate crimes trial delayed for unexplained reason
The trial of Maurice Diggins, charged with hate crimes in connection with two assaults in 2018, has been postponed until Wednesday.
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Volkswagen files lawsuit to terminate Saco dealership contract
The automaker claims Prime Automotive Group’s parent company, GPB Capital Holdings, violated a franchise agreement when it fired former CEO David Rosenberg.