Federal prosecutors announced an aggressive crackdown against California pot dispensaries Friday, vowing to shut down dozens of operations and saying the worst offenders are using the cover of medical marijuana to act as storefront drug dealers.
October 2011
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Grand jury indicts former state rep in gun incident
AUGUSTA — A former state legislator was indicted Friday in connection with a May 21 incident in which he is accused of pulling a gun on a stranger in a parking lot in Waterville.
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Tanker crash snarls I-95
AUGUSTA — Utility crews and state engineers are monitoring city water supplies and Bond Brook after a loaded tanker spilled hundreds of gallons of a paper-making chemical Friday morning in an Interstate 95 crash that snarled traffic for miles.
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Vose has vested interest in Augusta’s future
I am writing to support a friend and colleague, Corey Vose, in his run for a seat on the Augusta City Council. Corey and I have worked alongside each other for the past two and half years as members of the Augusta Planning Board. During this time, I have seen Corey transition from the vice […]
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Hallowell mulls fireworks sales
HALLOWELL — There will be fireworks at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
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Farmingdale gas main project may not mean lines for residents
FARMINGDALE — Residents may not have the chance to get natural gas to their homes even if the town grants Kennebec Valley Gas Co. a 15-year tax break.
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Sewage leak closes Gardiner Dunkin’ Donuts
GARDINER — State health inspectors closed Dunkin’ Donuts on Wednesday after receiving reports of raw sewage oozing onto the kitchen floor.
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Johnson Hall and Francesca’s Restaurant offer dinner and a show deal
GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center and Francesca’s Italian Restaurant in Hallowell will offer Dinner and Show packages for the fall season.
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Western Avenue roadwork draws debate
AUGUSTA — A proposal to pave 1,000 feet of crumbling roadway on Western Avenue drew lively debate at Thursday’s City Council meeting.
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Maine law aiming to eliminate wolf-dog hybrids
PORTLAND (AP) — Wolf hybrids, animals that are a cross between wolves and dogs, will vanish from Maine over time if a new state law works as designed.