Former Bucksport motel owner gets $15K in settlement with town

Former Bucksport motel owner gets $15K in settlement with town

The previous owner of the troubled former Spring Fountain motel in Bucksport settled his federal lawsuit against the town, its code enforcement officer and members of its town council this month for $15,000. Asad Khaqan had sued those parties almost three years ago following a dangerous building order the town placed on the 50-room motel in 2021. His suit accused the town and its officials of violating his rights, discriminating against him, har…