Notice of Removal from Aroostook County Superior Court , Case Number CARSC-CV-2026-013. Payment of Filing FEE DUE Within 48 Hours. IF Filing FEE IS Being Paid with a Credit Card Counsel ARE Instructed to Login to Cmecf and Docket Case Opening Filing Fee Paid Found in the Complaints and Other Initiating Documents Category. Check Payments DUE Within 48 Hours., Filed by Allagash Timberlands LP. (Service of Process Deadline 6/25/2026) Fee Due by 3/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nolan L. Reichl, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Declaration of Jason Limongelli)
181 Initial Complaint D Third-Party Complaint D Cross-Claim or Counterclaim D Reinstated or Reopened case Docket No.: --------------------1 If filing a second or subsequent Money Judgment Disclosure, give the
Third-Party Complaint: An original defendant's action against a third party that was not part of the original proceeding. A filing fee is required. Cross-Claim: An original defendant's claim against another original defendant. No additional fee is required. Counterclaim: An original defendant's claim against an opposing party. No additional fee is required.
docket number of the first disclosure.)
181 REAL ESTATE OR TITLE TO REAL ESTATE IS INVOLVED Reinstated or Reopened Case: Money Judgment Disclosures or post-judgment motions. MOST DEFINITIVE NATURE OF ACTION
("X" in ONE box. If the case fits more than one nature of action, select the one that best describes the cause of action.)
Constitutional/Civil Rights D Constitutional/Civil Rights Contract D Debt Collection brought by a debt collector as defined by 32 M.R.S. § 11002 (Contract Case Cover Sheet (CV-261) must be attached) D Other Contract (Contract Case Cover Sheet (CV-261) must be attached) Declaratory/Equitable Relief 181 Declaratory Judgment D General Injunctive Relief D Other Equitable Relief Non-Personal Injury Torts D Auto Negligence D Libel/Defamation D Other Negligence D Other Non-Personal Injury Tort Personal Injury Torts D Assault/Battery D Auto Negligence D Domestic Tort D Medical Malpractice D Other Negligence D Other Personal Injury Tort D Product Liability D Property Negligence
Statutory Actions D Freedom of Access D Other Statutory Action D Unfair Trade Practice Miscellaneous Civil D Administrative Warrant D Appointment of Receiver D Arbitration Awards D Common Law Habeas Corpus D Drug Forfeiture D Foreign Deposition D Foreign Judgments 0 HIV Testing D Land Use Enforcement (BOK) D Minor Settlements D Other Civil D Other Forfeiture/Property Libel D Pre-Action Discovery D Prisoners Transfers D Shareholders' Derivative Action APPEALS (ADR EXEMPT) D Administrative Agency (BOC) D Governmental Body (808) D Other Appeal REAL ESTATE Foreclosures D Foreclosure (ADR exempt) D Foreclosure (Diversion eligible) D Foreclosure (Other) Title Actions D Boundary D Easement D Eminent Domain D Quiet Title Miscellaneous Real Estate D Abandoned Road D Adverse Possession D Equitable Remedy D Mechanics Lien D Nuisance D Other Real Estate D Partition D Trespass CHILD PROTECTIVE CUSTODY D Non-DHHS Protective Custody SPECIAL ACTIONS D Money Judgment Disclosure
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V.
I certify that pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 16B(b), this case is exempt from a required ADR process because ("X" one box below):
Ei It falls within an exemption listed above (it is an appeal or an action for non-payment of a note in a secured transaction). O The plaintiff or defendant is incarcerated in a local, state, or federal facility. 0 The parties have participated in a statutory pre-litigation screening panel process with (name of panel chair)
that concluded on (date of panel finding - mm/dd/yyyy)
O The parties have participated in a formal ADR process with (name of neutral) on (date — mm/dd/yyyy) O The plaintiff's likely damages will not exceed $30,000, and the plaintiff requests an exemption. O The action does not include ADR pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 16(a)(1). O There is other good cause for an exemption and the plaintiff has filed a motion for exemption. VI.
If you need additional space, list additional parties on an attachment and note "see attachment" in the appropriate section. Please note: If a party is a government agency, use the full agency name or the standard abbreviation. If the party is an official within a government agency, identify the agency first and then the official, giving both name and title.
("X" the box below to indicate the party type associated with the filing)
Plaintiff(s) O Third-Party Plaintiff(s) O Counterclaim Plaintiff(s) O Cross-Claim Plaintiff(s) Is the plaintiff a prisoner in a local, state, or federal facility? 0
Yes No
Name (first, middle initial, last): Joseph P. Kelly Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email:
Name (first, middle initial, last): Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email: 314 Walker Brook Road (Aroostook) Allagash, ME 04774 207-398-9030 northshoreloggingagmail.com Manda L. Kelly 314 Walker Brook Road (Aroostook) Allagash, ME 04774 (207) 231-2566 (b) ATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF(S)
If there are multiple attorneys, indicate the lead attorney. If all counsel do not represent ALL plaintiffs, specify which plaintiff(s) the listed attorney(s) represents.
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: John E. Baldacci, Jr. (Bar No. 5773) Steve Smith Trial Lawyers 191 Water Street Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 622-3711 Email: [email protected]
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V.
I certify that pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 16B(b), this case is exempt from a required ADR process because one box below): It falls within an exemption listed above (it is an appeal or an action for non-payment of a note in a secured transaction). O The plaintiff or defendant is incarcerated in a local, state, or federal facility. O The parties have participated in a statutory pre-litigation screening panel process with (name of panel chair)
that concluded on (date of panel finding - mm/dd/yyyy)
The parties have participated in a formal ADR process with (name of neutral) on (date — mm/dd/yyyy) O The plaintiff's likely damages will not exceed $30,000, and the plaintiff requests an exemption. O The action does not include ADR pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 16(a)(1). O There is other good cause for an exemption and the plaintiff has filed a motion for exemption. VI.
If you need additional space, list additional parties on an attachment and note "see attachment" in the appropriate section. Please note: If a party is a government agency, use the full agency name or the standard abbreviation. If the party is an official within a government agency, identify the agency first and then the official, giving both name and title.
("X" the box below to indicate the party type associated with the filing) • Plaintiff(s) O Third-Party Plaintiff(s) O Counterclaim Plaintiff(s) O Cross-Claim Plaintiff(s) Is the plaintiff a prisoner in a local, state, or federal facility? 0
Yes No
Name (first, middle initial, last): Cara Merrill Mailing address (include county): 53 Cedar Lane
(Aroostook) Winterville, ME 04739 Telephone: 207-322-9118 Email:
Name (first, middle initial, last): Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email: (b) ATTORNEY(S) FOR PLAINTIFF(S)
If there are multiple attorneys, indicate the lead attorney. If all counsel do not represent ALL plaintiffs, specify which plaintiff(s) the listed attorney(s) represents.
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: John E. Baldacci, Jr. (Bar No. 5773) Steve Smith Trial Lawyers 191 Water Street Augusta, ME 04330 Telephone: (207) 622-3711 Email: jackAamericantrialgroup.com
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Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: (c) DEFENDANT(S)
("X" the box below to indicate the party type associated with the filing) 0 Defendant(s) 0 Third-Party Defendant(s) El Counterclaim Defendant(s) 0 Cross-Claim Defendant(s) Is the defendant a prisoner in a local, state, or federal facility? El Yes El No Name (first, middle initial, last):
Mailing address (include county): 300 Union Street
Telephone: Email:
Name (first, middle initial, last): Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email: St. John, NB, Canada E2L 4Z2 (d) ATTORNEY(S) FOR DEFENDANT(S)
If there are multiple attorneys, indicate the lead attorney. If all counsel do not represent ALL defendants, specify which defendant(s) the listed attorney(s) represents.
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email:
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email:
ADA Notice: The Maine Judicial Branch complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation contact the Court Access Coordinator, accessibilityPcourts.maine.gov, or a court clerk. Language Services: For language assistance and interpreters, contact a court clerk or [email protected]. CV-001, Rev. 12/21 Civil Summary Sheet
Name (first, middle initial, last): Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email:
Name (first, middle initial, last): Mailing address (include county):
Telephone: Email: (f) ATTORNEY(S)
If there are multiple attorneys, indicate the lead attorney. If all counsel do not represent ALL parties in interest, specify which parties in interest the listed attorney(s) represents.
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email:
Name and bar number:
Firm name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: VII. RELATED CASE(S) IF ANY
Case name: Docket Number: Assigned Judge/Justice: Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/19/2026
/s/ John E. Baldacci, Jr. Signature of Plaintiff or Lead Attorney of Record John E. Baldacci, Jr., Esquire Printed Name of Plaintiff or Attorney
ADA Notice: The Maine Judicial Branch complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation contact the Court Access Coordinator, [email protected], or a court clerk. Language Services: For language assistance and interpreters, contact a court clerk or [email protected]. CV-001, Rev. 12/21 Civil Summary Sheet
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