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Maine, Maine Crime, News

Judge to decide if Winthrop teen accused of killing parents should be tried as adult

by Betty Adams October 23, 2017January 12, 2018

A hearing is set to start Wednesday for Andrew T. Balcer, who was 17 at the time his parents were slain in their home.

Business, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics

Maine House and Senate pass bill to regulate pot sales, but it’s not veto-proof

by Penelope Overton October 23, 2017November 30, 2017

Lawmakers say the rules for the marijuana market will help implement the will of Maine voters, but the governor, an opponent of marijuana, may not go along.

Maine, News

Humane Society Waterville Area shelter re-opens after feline distemper outbreak

by Amy Calder October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

The Webb Road facility has recovered from an outbreak of feline distemper, which killed about three dozen cats and kittens.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Accused Litchfield school burglar makes initial court appearance in Augusta

by Staff Report October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Police say Bradley William Field broke into Litchfield’s Carrie Ricker School at the end of 2015 and stole cash and electronics, including a game camera set up for extra security.

Business, Maine, News

Portland to break ground on new Wex headquarters today

by J. Craig Anderson October 23, 2017October 24, 2017

Officials will host a morning ceremony with the project’s developer and Wex executives.

Maine, News, Politics

Legislature delays and potentially repeals ranked-choice voting

by Scott Thistle October 23, 2017October 24, 2017

The House and Senate both vote to postpone use of the system until 2021, and repeal it if the Maine Constitution isn’t amended by then to address legal concerns.