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
Posted inSports
AUTO RACING: Burgess will make run at Unity history
UN ITY — Jeff Burgess already won the Late Model points championship at Unity Raceway this season.
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Posted inNews
New economic program praised
BRUNSWICK — Lawmakers, business people and educators praised a new economic development program called Blackstone Accelerates Growth during an event Friday at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Posted inNews
Chemical spill creates mess on 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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Wilton seeks to control smart meters
WILTON — Selectmen voted this week to draft an ordinance to regulate the installation of wireless smart meters in town, making them the second Maine community to seek local control over the Central Maine Power Co. project.
Posted inCommunity
BRIEFS
WATERVILLE — The Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., will hold the seventh annual Blessing of the Animals service at 9:30 a.m. today in the sanctuary. Traditionally observed as the Feast of St. Francis, the Blessing of the Animals provides an opportunity to give thanks for the animals who share our lives.
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Ski season launch party set for Oct. 12
PORTLAND — Ski Maine Association will host a ski season kick-off party from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Eastland Park Hotel, Grand Ballroom. Proceeds will benefit the Ski Muse.
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Skowhegan job fair planned for Oct. 17
SKOWHEGAN — There will be a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Skowhegan Career Center, 98 North Ave.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Do away with half of state, national governments
I don’t think I am getting it at all regarding the economy of this country and how it works. I’ve commented before that the answer to getting people back to work and off the unemployment and social services rolls is to raise the cost of living. Now what is the cost of living? By the […]
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Waterville city councilors give initial approval for Alfond money
WATERVILLE — The city council this week took the first step in accepting a $385,000 grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to buy snowmaking equipment for Quarry Road Recreation Area.