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.
Biddeford man’s hate crimes trial to begin Thursday after delays
Maurice Diggins is accused of assaulting two black men in 2018. His nephew, Dusty Leo, has pleaded guilty to charges in the case that stems from assaults in Portland and Biddeford.
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.
Family dispute could trigger sale of Maine legacy wood products business
A co-owner of Hardwood Products Co. in Guilford has asked a court to dissolve the partnership behind one of the biggest employers in central Maine.
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.
Pro-labor groups want Maine to crack down on forced arbitration
As these binding agreements become more common as a condition of employment, lawmakers debate a measure that would effectively deputize private attorneys to take employers to court in state labor and discrimination cases.
Civil cases against former Portland developer on hold as criminal case ramps up
An effort to recoup $5.4 million in fines from Michael Liberty will be delayed while a criminal case against him moves forward.
Prime Automotive names new chief executive as former CEO demands his job back
Prime, which owns nine auto dealerships in Maine, received notices from Toyota, Volkswagen and other manufacturers objecting to the removal of former CEO David Rosenberg.
Gov. Mills grants full pardon to late tribal attorney Donald Gellers
Maine’s first known posthumous pardon brings closure to a 1968 case that was one of the most sordid in the state’s legal history.