Prosecutors say Joshua Frances, of Falmouth, used his position to illegally acquire a sailboat and fishing boat for his personal use.
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ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law
Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.
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Maine companies in bankruptcy sue federal agency for denying them emergency loans
The three companies say they were unfairly denied Paycheck Protection Program funds because they are in Chapter 11 reorganization.
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Maine courts will resume activities gradually, starting in June
Hours will expand to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting June 1, but some hearings will still be held via video or telephone beyond September.
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Seized Maine animals caught in legal pandemic limbo
The fate of animals seized by the state have long been drawn out in courts, but it’s been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic, animal caregivers say.
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Wex sued in UK court for canceling $1.7 billion acquisition
The Portland-based company had agreed to purchase two travel payment firms for $1.7 billion, but backed out because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
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Maine’s highest court gives go-ahead to CMP corridor referendum
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds a lower court ruling to allow the referendum question on the November ballot.
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Maine courts will hold additional virtual hearings
The latest order still restricts court hours, and some types of hearings and trials will still be delayed
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Maine Voices: For the divorced, co-parenting in a pandemic is problematic
Legal practitioners offer some perspective on how to abide by Maine’s stay-at-home order.