The law sets penalties for those who use welfare benefits to purchase items like alcohol and tobacco.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Possible electrical fire destroys part of mobile home in New Portland
The home on River Road was uninhabited at the time and had just been rented out and had the power turned on before Wednesday’s fire, officials said.
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Posted inLifestyle, Nation & World, Politics
Bradley Cooper’s DNC appearance irks conservatives
Some fans on Twitter say they plan to boycott Cooper’s future films.
Posted inLifestyle, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark On Music: Pete Kilpatrick Band to perform in Waterville
Outdoor concert at Castonguay Square is part of Waterville Rocks!
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Rangeley confrontation that left man dead, 2 injured might be drug-related home invasion
Residents of the Main Street house in Rangeley were awakened at 2 a.m. by people who ‘kicked down the door,’ according to a relative of one of the injured men.
Posted inNation & World
Pope Francis visits Poland, celebrates its deep Catholic roots
The 79-year-old pontiff urges Poles to stay united even as their nation is divided over the issue of refugees and migrants, especially those who aren’t Christians.
Posted inMaine
Supporters of Maine marijuana drive open Portland office
Maine residents will have the option of voting ‘yes on 1’ in November.
Posted inEditorials
Our Opinion: Maine needs an immunity law to slow overdose deaths
The state should not prioritize the enforcement of petty drug possession laws over saving lives.
Posted inMaine, News
For suspect in Cape Elizabeth arson, a strange odyssey came first
Melanie Vangel, a former Dartmouth soccer player who also played for Cape Elizabeth High School, is now homeless and was recently charged with stealing a dog in Vermont.
Posted inLifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine
JP Devine movie review: ‘Cafe Society’
Woody Allen’s latest romance perfectly captures old Hollywood’s color and charm, writes J.P. Devine.