The case appears to be the first of its kind to reach a federal appeals court, where the opinion could have ramifications in other states.
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Lawsuit accuses CMP parent Avangrid of racketeering, fraud
The plaintiff, a former subcontractor, alleges Avangrid bought unnecessary equipment knowing it could recover the costs through higher electricity rates for customers in Maine and elsewhere.
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Lobstering union petitions U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Gulf of Maine closure
It’s the most recent development in a legal battle between Maine’s lobster industry and conservationists seeking to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 30
One of those indicted Wednesday was Kayla Blake, 33, of Etna, who was charged with terrorizing after authorities say she called in bomb threats at a Puritan facility where her boyfriend worked as a way to spend more time with him.
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Environmental groups seek suspension of power line project’s federal permits
The groups have asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department of Energy to suspend permits for New England Clean Energy Connect, citing the project’s other recent setbacks.
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After license suspension, power line’s future hangs on pending court challenges
The New England Clean Energy Connect will argue for an injunction just days before a voter-approved law to ban the project is set to take effect Dec. 19.
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Maine DEP weighs legality of power corridor license in wake of Question 1 vote
The Department of Environmental Protection heard arguments Monday for and against suspending or revoking the NECEC project’s construction license.
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Ousted Prime Automotive CEO settles lawsuit for $30 million, clearing way for dealership sale
Houston-based Group 1 Automotive closed on its purchase of the dealerships on Wednesday, the same day Prime Automotive signed a settlement agreement with David Rosenberg.
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Lewiston attorney suspended six months for lying and misconduct
Attorney Stephen Link was found to have been intentionally dishonest with one client and to have failed to follow through on representing another.
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Avangrid files lawsuit, vows to continue power line project despite voters’ rejection
The company filed a lawsuit in Maine Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of a voter-approved measure to ban the project.