Four lobstermen had sought $75,000 in damages for disparagement of their aquaculture product and interference with their proprietary rights.
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Jay man dies in Canton crash
The vehicle crossed the center line on Canton Point Road and struck another vehicle.
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Jay board gives support for $30 million Maine trail bond
The Maine trails bond would be dispersed in grant form to nonprofits, municipalities and other divisions of government to strengthen communities, the economy and the quality of life, according to Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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Photos: Visitors flock to Augusta to learn about agriculture, food systems
The Maine Department of Agriculture’s annual trade show got underway Tuesday at the Augusta Civic Center. A winter storm delayed the start of the second day of programming to noon on Wednesday. All photos by Joe Phelan.
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Central Mainers brace for wet storm that threatens 50 mph wind gusts
Forecasters said the combination of wet, heavy snow, followed by a changeover to rain and strong winds, could lead to power outages and flooding across the region.
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Firefighters knock down Richmond chimney fire in frigid weather
To stave off disasters, fire officials urge residents to have their chimneys cleaned and inspected annually.
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Norridgewock fire department begins new year under leadership of 2 longtime firefighters
Todd Pineo, who has been with the department since 1995, officially took over as chief, while Daryl Wyman, also a veteran department member, was hired for an administrator position.
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Sen. King visits Middle East, joins call to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza
The independent from Maine joined a bipartisan delegation on a four-day tour of the Middle East, including a lengthy meeting with the Israeli prime minister.
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Maine House rejects lawmaker’s call to impeach secretary of state
House members voted 80-60 against a resolution calling for an impeachment investigation of Shenna Bellows for her decision to bar former President Trump from Maine’s presidential primary ballot.
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Bellows opposes Trump request to pause ruling in Maine ballot case
The secretary of state argues that pausing action on the former president’s appeal would violate the timeline set out in state statute and could negatively affect the March 5 primary election.