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.
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.