A judge ordered the immediate suspension of an Ellsworth attorney after bar investigators alleged he misappropriated money from a client’s estate he was hired to administer.
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Gov. Mills’ plan to rein in power companies faces two-pronged opposition
Many opponents either said the bill is a cynical ploy to maintain the status quo, or government overreach to address problems that don’t exist.
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The latest supply chain casualty? Your favorite six-pack of beer
Many brewers cite labor and trucking as their biggest cost increases.
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L.L. Bean, MaineHealth rank high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers
Freeport-based retailer L.L. Bean was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list.
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Beekeepers using tracking devices to protect precious hives
The loss of a hive means the loss of income from honey production and future pollination, not to mention the expense of managing the colony throughout the year.
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Committee rejects proposal for Maine lobster industry legal defense fund
Industry representatives and state officials said the bill could have unintended consequences and might be unconstitutional.
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Germany suspends Nord Stream 2, an important Russian gas pipeline
Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the move was necessary to send a message that Moscow’s actions ‘won’t remain without consequences.’
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Maine’s most fertile scalloping grounds closed for season
The state’s scallop industry has been strong in recent years.
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Lawsuit: Amazon’s unrealistic demands caused driver to crash
A motorcyclist who lost his leg after a collision says unrealistic expectations for delivery have led to negligence.
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EU vows to help prevent possible breakup of Bosnia
A peace agreement brokered over 25 years ago is unraveling.