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In an unprecedented move, the Maine Arbitration Board has made a controversial decision in a highly publicized land dispute case that has left both parties outraged.The case, which has been ongoing for over a year, involves two neighboring families in the town of Portland who have been locked in a bitter legal battle over the ownership of a parcel of land that lies between their properties. The families, known in the community for their long-standing feud, have been unable to come to a resolution on their own, leading them to seek arbitration.After weeks of deliberation, the Arbitration Board ruled in favor of the Smith family, awarding them full ownership of the disputed land. The decision, which came as a shock to many, has sparked outrage among the Jones family, who have vowed to appeal the ruling."We are devastated by the Arbitration Board's decision," said Sarah Jones, a spokesperson for the family. "We have lived on this land for generations, and it is our home. We will not stand by and watch as it is taken away from us."The Smith family, on the other hand, is elated by the outcome of the case. "We are grateful to the Arbitration Board for seeing the truth and awarding us what is rightfully ours," said John Smith, patriarch of the family. "We can finally put this long and painful ordeal behind us and move on with our lives."The decision has not only divided the two families but has also divided the community, with many residents taking sides and voicing their opinions on social media. Some have praised the Arbitration Board for their fair and just ruling, while others have criticized them for not taking into consideration the history and emotional attachment the Jones family has to the land.Despite the backlash, the Arbitration Board stands by their decision, stating that they carefully considered all evidence and arguments presented by both parties before reaching a conclusion.As the Jones family prepares to appeal the ruling, the community waits anxiously to see how this long-standing feud will finally come to an end. Only time will tell if the Maine Arbitration Board's decision will be upheld or if a new chapter in this ongoing saga will begin.