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Freed from state clear-cut restrictions, Irving says it’s doing better forestry

ASHLAND — Even with a satellite link from the North Woods to J.D. Irving Ltd.’s Saint John, New Brunswick, headquarters, company officials know there is no substitute for having boots on the ground. “Mr. [James D.] Irving is a very hands-on type of manager,” said Irving Chief Forester Blake Brunsdon. “He’s on the ground [in […]

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Madison man to serve 21 months for Kingfield robbery

FARMINGTON — A Franklin County judge sentenced a Madison man on Friday to serve 21 months of an eight-year sentence for robbing Tranten’s Too in Kingfield in June 2012, according to court documents. Judge Patrick Ende also ordered Kaleb Bowring, 20, to serve four years of probation when he is released. He pleaded guilty Oct. […]

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Attorney for Lac-Megantic victims says he will sue Irving over mislabeling of oil in train cars

BANGOR — An Illinois attorney who represents the victims of the Lac-Megantic, Quebec, train disaster and their families said Friday that he will file a lawsuit against Irving Oil Co., the Canadian firm that hired the railroad to ship crude oil to its refinery in New Brunswick. Peter J. Flowers of Chicago, who represents the […]

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Attorney for Lac-Megantic victims says he will sue Irving over mislabeling of oil in train cars

BANGOR — An Illinois attorney who represents the victims of the Lac-Megantic, Quebec, train disaster and their families said Friday that he will file a lawsuit against Irving Oil Co., the Canadian firm that hired the railroad to ship crude oil to its refinery in New Brunswick. Peter J. Flowers of Chicago, who represents the […]