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The ruling comes at a time when Maine judges haven't found a direct causal relationship between most paper mills in the state that may have been using the chemicals and homeowners with contaminated wells seeking damages in lawsuits.
Jeffrey Wilson, who has served as town manager for three months, still needs to be confirmed by the state Senate before becoming a judge.
In a decision that has left many Mainers expressing anger on social media Thursday morning, a nine-member jury has ruled unanimously that Central Maine Power acted in 'good faith'
Closing arguments in a civil trial focused on whether developers of the stalled 145-mile line sped up construction simply to gain legal rights to continue building.
Construction of the 145-mile line has been stalled for over a year, but now can proceed despite a referendum that nearly killed the project.