July 12, 2016
July 2016
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Posted inLocal & State, News
State says medical marijuana can’t be used to treat drug addiction
The Department of Health and Human Services denies a petition by a caregiver who sought to add addiction to the list of medical conditions that qualify for marijuana prescriptions.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Bristol man accused of fatally shooting his own dog
Shawn Wilkie, 41, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in the death of his 6-month-old fox terrier.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New bridge linking Lisbon and Durham opens
Work on the $6 million project began in November 2014 and was completed one year earlier than expected, the Maine Department of Transportation says.
Posted inNation & World
With Obama due in Dallas, police chief says, ‘We’re asking cops to do too much’
Chief David Brown says last week’s attack that killed five officers is taking a toll on his department, and reveals that he has received death threats.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
MS BOYS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Evan Backus, Mt. Blue
Senior reached the round of 16 in the state singles tournament.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
KJ BOYS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Andy Peterson, Hall-Dale
Senior focused on the fundamentals.
Posted inNews
Winslow’s Fourth of July celebration ‘victim of its own success’
The town manager says Winslow’s park isn’t big enough to contain the growing crowd from the fireworks display.
Posted inLifestyle, Local & State, News
Pokémon Go craze gets Mainers outdoors – to stare at their phones
The augmented reality game is drawing people out in huge numbers nationwide, but some worry that it will drive folks to distraction.