News Archive

01/22/2008: AG Sues Oil Company for Failing to Honor Pre-Paid Contracts
01/18/2008: Mortgage Company Agrees to Stop Misleading Banks
01/18/2008: Court Orders Biddeford Auto Dealer to Sell Vehicles at the Advertised Price
01/14/2008: Maine Announces Nationwide Agreement With MySpace to Boost Social Networking Safety
01/11/2008: Attorney General Report on Law Enforcement Officer’s Use of Deadly Force on November 3, 2007
01/11/2008: Attorney General Report on Law Enforcement Officer’s Use of Deadly Force on October 27, 2007
01/11/2008: Court Orders Vandal to Stay Away from Clinic
01/10/2008: State Leaders Sound The Alarm About Stalking
11/30/2007: AG Finds Police Officer's Use of Deadly Force in Waldoboro Justified
11/30/2007: AG Finds Trooper's Use Of Deadly Force In Rumford Legally Justified
11/28/2007: Maine Sues EPA for Denying the Public Access to Information on Toxic Chemicals
11/27/2007: Attorney General Rowe Seeks to Stop Tobacco Company From Using Cartoons in Promotions
11/27/2007: State to Argue U.S. Supreme Court Case Re: Internet Sale of Tobacco
11/09/2007: Rowe Joins California Lawsuit to Win Approval For Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
10/05/2007: Attorney General Sues Mortgage Lender
09/28/2007: New Law Requires Consumers to be Notified of Breaches of Computer Data Containing Personal Information
09/28/2007: A Message From Attorney General Steve Rowe About Reimbursement for "Healing Instruments" Puchased from The Gentle Wind Project
09/27/2007: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
09/26/2007: Rowe Settles School Bus Merger Case
09/24/2007: Refunds available for AOL customers who had trouble canceling accounts or who incurred charges they did not authorize.
09/24/2007: A Message From Attorney General Steve Rowe About Identity Theft
09/24/2007: Throumoulos Sentenced to Jail Time, Probation
09/18/2007: Attorney General Rowe Announces Release Of Northeast Petroleum Market Report
08/31/2007: Attorney General And Department Of Agriculture Warn Farmers Of "Overpayment" Scam
08/31/2007: State Settles Antitrust Suit Over Pike's Acquisition Of Blue Rock
08/28/2007: Rowe Calls On Feds To Investigate The Marketing Of Alcoholic Energy Drinks
08/22/2007: Oakland Woman Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes, Passing Bad Checks
08/21/2007: Bouchard Convicted In Financial Exploitation Case
07/31/2007: Court Rejects Feds Petition For Summary Judgement In Verizon Case
07/12/2007: Attorney General Rowe Announces Settlement With America Online Regarding Cancellation Issues
06/27/2007: U.S. Supreme Court To Hear State's Appeal In Internet-Tobacco Sales Case
06/27/2007: Rowe: State Demands Myspace Turn Over Information On Registered Sex Offenders
06/14/2007: Rite Aid To Divest Gardiner Store, As Attorneys General, FTC Settle Merger
06/14/2007: Attorney General Rowe Announces $5.5 Million Multistate Prescritption Drug Settlement
06/14/2007: Rowe Announces Settlement Over Oxycontin Advertising Practices
05/14/2007: Rowe Praises Passage of Bill to Prevent Elder Abuse
05/07/2007: Attorneys General Praise Beam Global for Adopting Stronger Voluntary Advertising Standard to Reduce Youth Exposure to Alcohol Ads
02/12/2007: Ag Rowe Announces "Consumer Matters" Television Show
02/06/2007: Attorney General Rowe Announces $90 Million Antitrust Settlement In Price Fixing Conspiracy
02/06/2007: Ag Rowe Gives Notice Of Consumers' Rights Under "Data Act"
02/05/2007: Maine Consumers Protected By Implied Warranty Law
02/05/2007: Attorney General Steven Rowe Announces 9Th Annual "National Consumer Protection Week"
01/31/2007: AG Rowe Give Notice of Consumers' Rights Under "Data Act"
01/10/2007: Rowe Sworn In For Fourth Time As Maine Attorney General
01/09/2007: Use Of Deadly Force By South Portland Police Officers Legally Justified
12/11/2006: AG Sues, Settles Over Deceptive "Free" Offers
11/30/2006: AG Finds That October Use Of Deadly Force By South Portland And Portland Police Was Legally Justifie
11/09/2006: AG Finds Shooting By Portland Police Officer Legally Justified
09/21/2006: AG, PUC, Ask Court To Dismiss Bush Administration Suit That Calls Verizon Statements "State Secret"
09/01/2006: New Law Requires Home Construction And Repair Contracts To Include Attorney General's Warnings And
08/21/2006: Attorney General Rowe Receives, Releases Independent Report On Allegations Of Misconduct In Dechaine
08/14/2006: State Enters Into Consent Decree With The Gentle Wind Project For Deceptive Practices And Violations
08/09/2006: Commissioners And AG Announce New Effort To Curb Underage Alcohol Sales
07/28/2006: Magistrate Recommends Upholding Maine Law Prohibiting Direct Shipment Of Wine
07/27/2006: AG Wins Round In Fight For Great Northern Paper Workers' Severance Pay
07/20/2006: AG Rowe Files Civil Rights Action Against Lewiston Man For Throwing Pig's Head Into Mosque
07/13/2006: AG Finds Trooper's Use Of Deadly Force In Jay Legally Justified
06/28/2006: Ag Finds Sanford Officers Justified In May 26 Shooting
06/12/2006: AG Gives Domestic Violence Investigators Statewide Power
06/05/2006: Supreme Court Allows Maine Pharmacy Benefits Law To Stand
05/24/2006: AG Offers Advice To Fellow Veterans On Va Data Security Breach
05/15/2006: Maine Wins In United States Supreme Court
05/05/2006: AG & Dep Put York County Waste Gasoline Dumpers In Jail
05/02/2006: AG Statement On John Doe Lawsuit Claiming Sex Offender Registry Is Unconstitutional
05/02/2006: Maine Joins Nine Other States In Suing Bush Administration Over Fuel Economy Standards
04/19/2006: AG Files In State Court To Enforce Tobacco Settlement
04/18/2006: AG, State Police Close Investigation Of 2003 New Sweden Poisonings; Conclude Bondeson Acted Alone
03/03/2006: Maine And Four Other States Challenge U.S. Govt Over Constitutionality Of Medicare Drug Benefit
02/06/2006: Governor And Attorney General Kick Off National Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Week
01/23/2006: State, 1,000+ Maine Consumers To Get Over $1 Million From Ameriquest Settlement
01/04/2006: State Appeals Federal Court Ruling In Micmac Case
12/29/2005: Maine Joins Agreement With Western Union Over Fraud-Induced Transfers
12/28/2005: Baxter State Park Authority Names Bissell New Park Director
12/23/2005: AG Rowe Announces Multi-State Settlement Against Pharmaceutical Company Serono Inc.
12/22/2005: State Settles Salmon Aquaculture Antitrust Suit
12/21/2005: Fraud Fighting Team Warns Seniors...Again
12/12/2005: AG Finds That Officers Involved Brunswick Shooting Were Legally Justified
12/07/2005: Attorney General Rowe Sues Michigan Company Over Deceptive Practices In Selling Labor Law Posters
12/05/2005: Attorney General Rowe Kicks Off Media Campaign Aimed At Keeping Alcohol Out Of The Hands Of Minors
11/30/2005: AG Releases Information Regarding Weekend Murder Of Fayette Girl
11/23/2005: Chief Medical Examiner, AG, Seek Assistance In Identifying John Doe #21
11/22/2005: Maine #1 In Enforcing Laws Prohibiting Sale Of Tobacco To Minors
11/22/2005: AG Files Civil Rights Action Over Racist Assault And Threats On Berwick School Bus
11/18/2005: AG Releases Name Of Decedent In Brunswick Police-Involved Shooting
11/09/2005: Maine Wins Again In Court Battle Over Pharmacy Benefits Management
11/03/2005: Maine's Most Wanted Environmental Criminal Caught In Massachusetts
10/26/2005: Rowe Testifies To Protect State Antitrust Enforcement Authority
10/13/2005: Rowe Finds Gas Price Spike Blame Lies Outside Maine; Asks Congressional Delegation For Help
10/04/2005: Sales Tax Cheat To Serve 70 Days
09/30/2005: Fraud Fighting Team Warns Seniors...Again
09/09/2005: With Wholesale Gas Prices Falling, Rowe Calls On Gas Stations To Pass Savings To Consumers
09/07/2005: Maine In Suit Against U.S. Department Of Energy For Failing Consumers On Energy Standards
09/01/2005: Attorney General Rowe Describes Action, Provides Advice On High Gas Prices
08/30/2005: State House Press Conference Highlights Free Program To Protect Children On The Internet
08/11/2005: AGs, 7-Eleven Settle Over Youth Tobacco Sales
07/29/2005: State To Appeal Dismissal Of Criminal Tax Evasion Charges
07/26/2005: Rowe Supports Suit Against RJ Reynolds Tobacco To End False Health Claims About "Eclipse" Cigarettes
07/22/2005: Heart Patients Who Bought Cardizem Cd To Receive Checks In Antitrust Settlement
07/22/2005: State Appeals Tobacco Delivery Decision
07/15/2005: Waterboro Nurse Convicted Of Felony Drug Stealing From The York County Jail
07/12/2005: Rowe Issues Notice Of Intent To Sue Chase Bank, Chase Manhattan Mortgage, And Trilegiant
07/01/2005: AG Announces Major New Advertising Rules For Autos
06/24/2005: AG Sues Vinalhaven Man Over Racist Threats On Ferry
06/24/2005: AG Pleased With Federal Court Ruling In Clean Air Suit
06/21/2005: Kennebunk Nurse To Serve Jail Time For Taking Patient's Drugs
06/21/2005: AG Rowe Statement On Retirement Of Buzz Caverly From Baxter State Park
06/14/2005: AG Warns Of New Twist On Canadian Lottery Scam
06/03/2005: Buyers Of Hypertension, Enlarged Prostate Drug Hytrin Should Make Claims For Refunds
05/26/2005: Maine AG Convenes Methamphetamine Summit In Boston
05/20/2005: AG Sues Livermore Contractors Over Incomplete, Shoddy Work
04/22/2005: AG Brings Civil Rights Action Against Hallowell Man For Racially Motivated Assault
04/22/2005: Statement On The Maine Law Court's Decision In Priest Abuse Records
04/20/2005: Hodgdon High Student Cited In Race-Motivated Attack At School
04/13/2005: Maine Law On Pharmacy Benefits Clears Another Federal Court Hurdle
04/01/2005: AG Brings Civil Rights Case In Portland Threatening Of Somali Taxi Driver
03/24/2005: AG Advises Mainers On Antidepressant Remeron To Make Claims For Reimbursement Of Out-Of-Pocket Costs
02/03/2005: Another Maine Prescription Drug Law Survives Industry Challenge
02/01/2005: MISSING AND ABDUCTED CHILDREN TRAINING WILL DRAW OFFICERS TO SO. PORTLAND, HAMPDEN
01/28/2005: AG, Chief Medical Examiner Adopt New Policy On Organ And Tissue Donations In Medical Examiner Cases
01/27/2005: AG Announces Rules Hearing, Settlements Regarding Auto Dealers
01/13/2005: AG Sues Firewood Sellers Over Short Cords
12/21/2004: FORMER AIDS ALLIANCE OFFICIAL SENTENCED FOR THEFT
12/21/2004: NO, VIRGINIA, THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT GIVING YOU MONEY
12/09/2004: AG FAULTS LIVERMORE LOGGERS OVER VIOLATIONS OF COURT ORDER
12/06/2004: ATTORNEY GENERAL PLACES CONDITIONS ON RITE AID PURCHASES OF COMMUNITY PHARMACY LOCATIONS
11/30/2004: STATE SUES GREAT NORTHERN PARENT COMPANY FOR EMPLOYEE SEVERANCE PAY
11/19/2004: SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE/FORENSIC EXAMINERS TRAINING IN AUGUSTA
11/19/2004: AG, US ATTORNEY REVIEWING BRAIN DONATIONS
11/18/2004: BANGOR X-RAY TECH TO SERVE 9 MONTHS FOR SWITCHING DRUGS AT HOSPITAL
11/18/2004: ATTORNEY GENERAL, AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER OFFER CONSUMER TIPS ON BUYING FIREWOOD
11/16/2004: AG ROWE INVITES HOMELESS, FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE TO TESTIFY ON DISCRIMINATION
11/09/2004: AG Rowe, Federal Authorities Work To Expose "The Big Fat Lie"
10/26/2004: NURSE CONVICTED OF STEALING DRUGS FROM BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL
10/26/2004: AG REQUESTS REVIEW OF MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS IN DECHAINE MURDER CASE
09/21/2004: AG BRINGS CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT OVER ASSAULT ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMAN DUE TO RACIAL BIAS
09/21/2004: AG AND HOSPICE COUNCIL TO CO-HOST CONFERENCE ON END-OF-LIFE ISSUES
09/17/2004: AG BRINGS CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT AGAINST BROTHERS WHO STOLE CROSS FROM LIVERMORE FALLS CHURCH
09/10/2004: AUGUSTA MAN TO SERVE FOUR YEARS FOR TRAFFICKING OXYCODONE NEAR SCHOOL
09/08/2004: AG SUES TELEMARKETERS OVER ILLEGAL POLICE, WISH SOLICITATIONS
08/26/2004: TROOPER'S USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAINST TAYLOR MICHAUD IN FRYEBURG WAS LEGALLY JUSTIFIED
08/25/2004: AG REACHES MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT OVER ILLEGAL DRUG SWITCHING AND COVER-UP BY PHARMACY
08/24/2004: ROWE AND OTHER ATTORNEYS GENERAL URGE PROPER LABELING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
08/23/2004: Trooper's Use Of Deadly Force In New Gloucester Was Legally Justified
08/13/2004: LEWISTON LANDLORD REQUIRED TO MAKE LEAD WARNINGS
08/12/2004: State Settles With Makers Of Generic Version Of Children's Motrin®
08/03/2004: AG BRINGS CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION AGAINST CALAIS STUDENT IN ANTI-GAY ASSAULT AT SCHOOL
07/21/2004: AGs NEGOTIATE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS WITH THREE WIRELESS PHONE COMPANIES
07/07/2004: WESTBROOK POLICE USE OF DEADLY FORCE FOUND LEGALLY JUSTIFIED
06/22/2004: Conference Focuses On Cooperative Effort To Protect Children's Rights
06/22/2004: Assistant AG O'Dea Recognized As National Leader In Tobacco Enforcement
06/21/2004: FREEPORT BOARDING HOME BOOKKEEPER GUILTY OF THEFT FROM MAINECARE
06/18/2004: CONSUMER ALERT: THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT GIVING YOU MONEY!
06/18/2004: MASSACHUSETTS HEROIN DEALER SENTENCED TO 3 1/2 YEARS FOR AUGUSTA DEALS
06/11/2004: Attorney General Calls Ford's "Red Carpet" To The Carpet
06/10/2004: AG SETTLES BAR AND WORKPLACE SMOKING VIOLATIONS
06/10/2004: AG Ends "Horizon E-Yellow Pages" Scam
05/27/2004: STATE SETTLES CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS WITH OLYMPIA SPORTS
05/21/2004: Winterport Woman To Serve 4-1/2 Years For Cocaine Dealing
05/13/2004: CUSHING WOMAN GETS 2 1/2 YEARS IN PRISON FOR WELFARE FRAUD
05/13/2004: ANOTHER DRUG MAKER SETTLES UP FOR ILLEGAL PRACTICES
05/11/2004: South Portland Officer's Use Of Deadly Force Justified
04/26/2004: 20 ATTORNEYS GENERAL SETTLE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES CLAIMS AGAINST MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS
04/23/2004: CIVIL RIGHTS TEAMS PREVENT BIAS MOTIVATED HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE
04/22/2004: AG ENLISTS HELP TO TACKLE ELDER ABUSE AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION
04/21/2004: Victims' Compensation Program Helps Victims Through Trauma And Hardship
04/20/2004: VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATES HELP FAMILY, FRIENDS OF HOMICIDE VICTIMS
03/29/2004: TROOPER, DEPUTY SHERIFF JUSTIFIED IN NORTH WATERBORO USE OF DEADLY FORCE
03/26/2004: AG CONTINUES TO ENFORCE SMOKING VIOLATIONS
03/26/2004: MAINE DOMESTIC ABUSE HOMICIDE REVIEW PANEL ISSUES REPORT, RECOMMENDATIONS
03/04/2004: CONSUMER ALERT: E-YELLOW PAGES AD SOLICITATIONS CAUSING CONFUSION
02/24/2004: AG AND SECURITIES ADMINISTRATOR FILE SUIT OVER REAL ESTATE PONZI SCHEME
02/24/2004: AG RELEASES REPORT ON CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE BY PRIESTS
02/17/2004: TAX EVADER TO SERVE TIME
02/13/2004: LEWISTON POLICE USE OF DEADLY FORCE FOUND LEGALLY JUSTIFIED
02/10/2004: Consumer Alert: Poser "Florists" Want To Deliver Your Valentines' Posies
02/06/2004: INJUNCTION ISSUED IN FRYEBURG AND BROWNFIELD RACIAL ATTACKS
02/04/2004: AG FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN PORTLAND ANTI-GAY ASSAULT
12/05/2003: AG SUES WESTBROOK COMPANY SOLICITING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
12/02/2003: AG Finds Deputy's Deadly Force In Gray Legally Justified
11/10/2003: MAJOR TOBACCO COMPANIES WILL ELIMINATE ADVERTISING FROM SCHOOL EDITIONS OF NEWSWEEKLY MAGAZINES
10/27/2003: MAINE JOINS COALITION SUING EPA TO PROTECT CLEAN AIR ACT
10/23/2003: NEW GLOBAL WARMING SUIT FILED AGAINST EPA
10/07/2003: ROWE RE-LAUNCHES STATE DO NOT CALL REGISTRATION ONLINE
09/30/2003: STATE TO APPEAL PARTS OF AMHI RULING
09/30/2003: AG SAYS PORTLAND WOMAN VIOLATED CIVIL RIGHTS OF MUSLIMS
09/30/2003: STATE SETTLES WITH WAL-MART OVER YOUTH TOBACCO ACCESS
09/25/2003: STATEMENT REGARDING FILING OF KIDNAPPING AND MURDER CHARGES AGAINST EDWARD J. HACKETT
09/22/2003: AG ADDS END OF LIFE CARE ISSUES TO WEBSITE; WILL SPEAK AT MAINE PAIN INITIATIVE SYMPOSIUM
09/19/2003: NEW LAW TO SNUFF YOUTH ACCESS TO SMOKES
09/19/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL SEEKS VOLUNTEER CONSUMER MEDIATORS
09/12/2003: AG SUES SOUTHERN MAINE TELEMARKETING FIRMS
09/03/2003: AG COMMENTS ON PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY SUIT TO BLOCK DRUG BILL
09/03/2003: CONSUMER ALERT: SCAMMERS USING IDENTITY OF FORMER MAINE LENDER
09/03/2003: States To Challenge Epa's Refusal To Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
09/02/2003: AG NAMES ELDER SERVICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
08/27/2003: STATE BACKS OAKHURST IN SUIT
08/15/2003: SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE/FORENSIC EXAMINERS TO TRAIN IN HOULTON
08/14/2003: OIL PRE-BUY CONTRACTS ENFORCED AGAINST OLD TOWN DEALER
08/11/2003: MAINE, CONNECTICUT AGs CALL ON ASHCROFT TO INVESTIGATE WHITE HOUSE ROLE IN LAWSUIT
08/05/2003: MAINE SETTLEMENT REFUND FOR HOUSEHOLD-BENEFICIAL CUSTOMERS
07/28/2003: CONSUMER ALERT: CANADIAN LOTTERY SCAMMERS TARGET ELDERLY
07/22/2003: VASSALBORO MAN PLEADS GUILTY ON EVE OF TRIAL, GETS FIVE YEARS FOR HEROIN TRAFFICKING
07/22/2003: MEDDYBEMPS JUNKYARD OWNER VIOLATES PROBATION; ORDERED TO JAIL FOR SIX MONTHS
07/18/2003: BOARDING HOME ADMINISTRATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT OF RESIDENT'S FUNDS
07/17/2003: GARDINER MAN GETS TWO YEARS FOR DEALING HEROIN
07/03/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLES FEE-FIXING CASE WITH PHYSICIAN-HOSPITAL ORGANIZATION
06/27/2003: DO NOT CALL PROTECTIONS OF MAINE, FEDERAL LISTS TO BE SEAMLESS
06/26/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES EDDINGTON MAN FOR RACIST THREATS
06/20/2003: Consumer Alert: Beware "Best Buy Fraud Alert" Email
06/04/2003: MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, & CONNECTICUT SUE EPA ON GLOBAL WARMING
06/04/2003: FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE POLICE USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAIN
05/21/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLES WITH SACO CAR DEALER IN DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING CASE
05/21/2003: FTC AND STATES UNITE TO THWART FUNDRAISING FRAUD
05/12/2003: STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM LEAD PAINT POISONING
05/01/2003: GOVERNOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL JOIN SENIORS GROUPS ANNOUNCING CONSUMER "CHECK IT OUT" PROGRAM
04/25/2003: ANOTHER DRUG MAKER TO PAY STATES FOR PRICE INFLATING ANTITRUST VIOLATIONS
04/18/2003: FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON POLICE USE OF DEADLY FORCE
04/18/2003: MAINECARE GETS ALMOST 2.5 MILLION
04/14/2003: ANNUAL CIVIL RIGHTS TEAM CONFERENCE TOMORROW
04/14/2003: PHILIP MORRIS WILL MAKE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PAYMENT ON TIME
04/11/2003: BROWNFIELD PAIR ENJOINED OVER RACIALLY MOTIVATED ASSAULTS
04/04/2003: AUGUSTA DRUG TRAFFICKER GETS TWO YEARS IN PRISON
03/18/2003: MEDDYBEMPS JUNKYARD OWNER GETS YEAR IN JAIL FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE VIOLATIONS
03/10/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT
02/28/2003: ATTENTION: GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL PURCHASERS NOTICE
02/20/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL IMPOSES CONDITIONS ON DEAD RIVER/IRVING OIL DEAL
02/19/2003: ATTORNEY GENERAL PRAISES CONSUMER MEDIATORS; CALLS FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS
02/19/2003: MAINERS PROTECTED FROM CHARGES AFTER TRIAL OFFERS IN SALES AGREED TO BY TELEPHONE
02/19/2003: MAINE CONSUMERS PROTECTED BY IMPLIED WARRANTY LAW
02/19/2003: FINDINGS OF THE AG REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE USE BY POLICE OF DEADLY FORCE
02/19/2003: BEWARE VARIATIONS ON THE "NIGERIAN SCAM" Mainer loses $6,500
01/24/2003: COURT APPROVES ORDER PROHIBITING SALE OF SNOWMOBILES WITHOUT A FRANCHISE
01/24/2003: COMPETITION IN SOLID WASTE INDUSTRY ERODING; DISPOSAL FEES RISING
01/24/2003: SOUTHERN MAINE NURSE GUILTY OF DRUG, FORGERY CHARGES
01/24/2003: FINDINGS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE POLICE USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAIN
01/24/2003: ROWE ANNOUNCES MAINE'S PARTICIPATION IN $80 MILLION PRESCRIPTION ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT
01/24/2003: STATE AG: BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS LEGALLY OBLIGATED TO ADDRESS CARBON DIOXIDE, GLOBAL WARMING
01/19/2003: NASCAR PYRAMID HITS WALL
12/27/2002: STATE OFFICIALS PRESENT DRUG DEATH DATA ANALYSIS
12/26/2002: STATE OFFICIALS TO PRESENT DRUG DEATH DATA ANALYSIS AT PRESS CONFERENCE
12/24/2002: SEARSPORT MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR ARSON AND TRAFFICKING IN HASHISH
12/24/2002: COURT FINDS WEINSCHENK HOMES DEFECTIVE; SALE OF THEM UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE
12/24/2002: STATE SETTLES CASE AGAINST MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
12/24/2002: MAINE SETTLES CASE AGAINST FORD OVER TIRE SAFETY AND ADVERTISING ISSUES
12/24/2002: MAINE SETTLES CASE AGAINST IRONITE
12/24/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENTACTION AGAINST LEWISTON MAN
12/24/2002: NINE STATES SUE BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR GUTTING KEY COMPONENT OF CLEAN AIR ACT
12/24/2002: MAINE AND EIGHT OTHER STATES FILE CLEAN AIR SUIT AGAINST FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
12/19/2002: COOPERATION AMONG AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT NETS ANOTHER DRUG TRAFFICKER
12/03/2002: ROWE SAYS STATE, FEDERAL DO-NOT-CALL LISTS WILL WORK TOGETHER
11/24/2002: STATE ASKS NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR HEARING ON MAINE YANKEE WASTE STORAGE
11/24/2002: FINANCIAL PLANNER GETS SIXTEEN MONTHS IN PRISON FOR STEALING $230,000 FROM CLIENTS
11/24/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS CIVIL RIGHTS APPEAL; VANCEBORO MAN TO SERVE 120 DAYS IN JAIL
11/24/2002: AG ROWE TO SUE BUSH ADMINISTRATION FOR GUTTING CLEAN AIR ACT
11/19/2002: WALDO WOMAN GETS FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR TRAFFICKING IN HEROIN
11/13/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINSTSANFORD MAN FOR ANTI-GAY ATTACK
11/13/2002: MAINE JOINS CASE TO BLOCK SATELLITE TV MERGER
11/13/2002: WALDO WOMAN GETS FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR TRAFFICKING IN HEROIN
10/31/2002: MAINE JOINS CASE TO BLOCK SATELLITE TV MERGER
10/29/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION
10/22/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST SPRINGVALE MAN FOR ANTI-GAY ATTACK
10/17/2002: MAINE LAW BARS "NEW" SNOWMOBILE AND ATV SALES BY NON-DEALERS
10/09/2002: AG ROWE SENDS LETTER TO SOMALI COMMUNITY IN MAINE
10/02/2002: BAILEYVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR TRAFFICKING IN PRESCRIPTION NARCOTICS
09/30/2002: ATTORNEYS GENERAL WIN ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT IN ALLEGING PRICING CONSPIRACY ON MUSIC CDS
09/19/2002: ROWE UNVEILS NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE
09/18/2002: COURT ISSUES INJUNCTION IN CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT FOR ASSAULT ON AFGHAN-AMERICAN
09/13/2002: ROWE ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT OF ANTITRUST SUIT AGAINST MANUFACTURER OF GEORGE FOREMAN GRILLS
09/13/2002: HOULTON BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS AND STATE TO SIGN HISTORIC INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGREEMENT
09/13/2002: CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES FINDINGS ON JOHN'S BRIDGE VICTIMS
09/13/2002: COURT ISSUES INJUNCTION IN CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT
09/13/2002: ROWE UNVEILS NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE Features Online Do Not Call List
09/13/2002: ATTORNEYS GENERAL WIN ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT IN LAWSUIT ALLEGING PRICING CONSPIRACY ON MUSIC CDS
09/06/2002: ROWE ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT OF ANTITRUST SUIT AGAINST MANUFACTURER OF GEORGE FOREMAN GRILLS
08/24/2002: COOPERATION AMONG AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT NETS ANOTHER HERION TRAFFICKER
08/09/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL SHUTS DOWN FRAUDULENT HOME REPAIR CONTRACTOR
08/01/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN BIDDEFORD AFTER ASSAULT ON A GAY MAN
08/01/2002: PITTSFIELD MAN GETS 2Â½ YEAR PRISON TERM FOR SOMERSET COUNTY COCAINE TRAFFICKING
08/01/2002: BANGOR MAN GETS FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR DEALING HEROIN
07/17/2002: STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL PRESS BUSH ADMINISTRATION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
07/16/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE JOINS CALL ON FDA TO REGULATE NEW "TOBACCO CANDY" PRODUCT
07/12/2002: AG ADVISES EDUCATION COMMISSIONER REGARDING RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
07/08/2002: WALDO MAN GETS THREE YEARS IN PRISON FOR TRAFFICKING IN HEROIN
07/01/2002: AG NAMES BATH OFFICER FIRST ELDER SERVICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
06/24/2002: INSURANCE SALESMAN GETS TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR BILKING ELDERLY CLIENTS OUT OF OVER $1 MILLION
06/15/2002: BANGOR NURSE PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING DRUGS IN NURSING HOME
06/10/2002: CREDIT NOW AGREES TO FORGIVE CAR LOANS
06/06/2002: STATE SETTLES SEVERANCE PAY CASE FOR LAID-OFF VISHAY-SPRAGUE WORKERS
05/22/2002: FOOD SERVICES COMPANY PAYS OVER $61,000 TO SETTLE 203 CHILD LABOR VIOLATIONS
05/13/2002: SACO PIZZERIA SETTLES CHILD LABOR CASE WITH STATE
05/08/2002: AG POSES MOTHER'S DAY QUESTION? WHO ELSE IS CALLING YOUR MOTHER?
05/08/2002: HEROIN TRAFFICKER GETS STIFF SENTENCE
05/01/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION FOLLOWING ASSAULT ON PENOBSCOT TRIBAL POLICE
04/30/2002: ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES WOMEN WHO TOOK MONEY IN PYRAMID SCHEME CALLED "A WOMAN'S PROJECT"
04/30/2002: CONSUMER WARNING: NEW SCAMMERS PURPORT TO BE HELPING AG BUST SCAMMERS
04/12/2002: EASTPORT MAN GETS SIX YEAR SENTENCE FOR TRAFFICKING OXYCONTIN
03/01/2002: CONSUMER WARNING: "CANADIAN SWEEPSTAKES" SCAM OPERATING IN MAINE
02/20/2002: ROWE REPORTS WINS FOR CONSUMERS IN LONG DISTANCE PHONE CASES
12/28/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACTION
12/12/2001: ROWE SUES DRUG MAKER FOR BLOCKING ACCESS TO LOW COST DRUGS
12/06/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN LEWISTON ANTI-GAY THREATS
11/16/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE ATTENDS PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE TASK FORCE MEETING IN D.C.
11/08/2001: AG SETTLES MAINE'S CASE AGAINST BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE FOR $525,000
11/07/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL PUSHES ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FEDERAL COURTS
11/06/2001: CONSUMER ALERT: AG WARNS AGAINST CONTRIBUTING TO MAINE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS FUND, INC.
10/26/2001: AG CHARGES AUGUSTA WOMAN OVER CONCEALMENT & DISPOSAL OF REMAINS OF FETUS OVER 20 WEEKS OF GESTATION
10/24/2001: WITH BUYING CLUBS OVER TELEMARKETING AND CREDIT CARD FRAUD
10/22/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL BRINGS CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT FOR ASSAULT ON AFGHAN-AMERICAN
10/20/2001: STATE LEADERS SOUND THE ALARM ABOUT STALKING
10/12/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN BANGOR BASED ON ANTI-PAKISTANI THREATS
10/10/2001: AG SEEKS TO CLARIFY AND CONSISTENTLY ENFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT
10/09/2001: U.S. SUPREME COURT NEITHER ACCEPTS NOR REJECTS RX CASE
10/03/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLES MAJOR DRUG PRICE MANIPULATION CASE
10/03/2001: NEW MAINE LAW REQUIRES WRITTEN DISCLOSURES FOR NEGATIVE OPTION SALES MADE OVER TELEPHONE
10/02/2001: PORTLAND MAN MISUSED THOUSANDS IN MOTHER'S MONEY
09/20/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE EXPRESSES CONSUMER CONCERNS ABOUT NEW MICROSOFT XP OPERATING SYSTEM
09/18/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
09/12/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
09/10/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL BRINGS CIVIL RIGHTS SUIT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
09/06/2001: PYRAMID SCHEME NEWS:
08/31/2001: MAINE AMONG STATES SETTLING "SHORT FILLING" CLAIMS AGAINST PHARMACIES
08/24/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
08/23/2001: STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE REGARDING FILING OF MOTION IN MENTALLY ILL VOTING RIGHTS CASE
08/21/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL TARGETS ILLEGAL PYRAMID SCHEMES
08/10/2001: DOE DECISION
07/30/2001: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PLEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULT OF ALZHEIMER'S PATIENT IN NURSING HOME
07/27/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES CON ARTIST "ENERGY MACHINE" PROMOTERS
07/17/2001: POOL HALL OWNER CONVICTED OF COCAINE TRAFFICKING
07/12/2001: $250,000 JUDGMENT LEVIED AGAINST LOGGER Maine Forest Service Urges Landowners to Call Before You Cut
07/03/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL ROWE WILL FIGHT PhRMA OVER HEALTHY MAINE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM
06/29/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN OLD ORCHARD BEACH ANTI-GAY THREATS
06/26/2001: MAINE, 25 OTHER STATES REACH UNPRECEDENTED $34 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE
06/22/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
06/15/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL RIGHTS CASE IN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY
06/06/2001: AG ROWE FILES SUIT AGAINST DRUG MANUFACTURERS FOR KEEPING GENERIC HEART DRUG OFF MARKET
05/30/2001: AG ROWE ANNOUNCES BEGINNING OF CLAIMS PERIOD IN SETTLEMENT OF NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL LAWSUIT
05/29/2001: NH V. ME: MAINE WINS - SUPREME COURT GRANTS MAINE'S MOTION TO DISMISS 8-0
04/24/2001: CASCO NURSE PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING DRUGS IN NURSING HOME
04/10/2001: LEGISLATORS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, AND ATTORNEY GENERAL CALL FOR PASSAGE OF DRUG BILLS
04/02/2001: CHERRYFIELD MAN CONVICTED OF SEVERAL TAX FELONIES
02/27/2001: STATE OF MAINE OBTAINS $10,000 CONSENT DECREE AND ORDER AGAINST CENTRAL MAINE LOGGERS
02/22/2001: ATTORNEY GENERAL FILES CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST THREE DEXTER TEENAGERS
02/20/2001: STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL G. STEVEN ROWE REGARDING VOTING RIGHTS OF PERSONS UNDER GUARDIANSHIP
01/17/2001: ILLEGAL PYRAMIDS IN MAINE

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