Lawmakers hedge on protecting medical marijuana operators.
2017
Posted inMaine, News
October on pace to be warmest on record in Portland
The first half of this month has been over 6 degrees warmer than the average for the month since the National Weather Service began keeping records at the city’s airport in 1941.
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Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan Technical Rescue Team recounts pulling injured man from bottom of near-vertical drop
The 25-year-old Mercer man who had injured himself with an ax near the base of a steep embankment needed the skills and “brute strength” of 14 firefighters from Skowhegan and Norridgewock during the rescue operation, officials said.
Posted inNation & World, News
Scientists say long-ago cosmic collision sparked ‘the most spectacular fireworks in the universe’
Energy emanating from the crash helps explain how fast the universe is expanding, and where heavy elements like platinum and gold come from.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Second to none: Field hockey coaches turn to assistants for critical advice
As playoffs open, their roles take on greater importance.
Posted inMaine Cannabis Report, Nation & World, News
University offers marijuana degree
Northern Michigan began its four-year degree program this semester.
Posted inMaine Cannabis Report, Nation & World, News
Network operator accepts cryptocurrency to aid pot entrepreneurs
The deal means MTX Connect will accept ParagonCoin.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Panel refuses to back disability discrimination charge filed by Newport nurse
The Maine Human Rights commission voted to support a discrimination claim by a Madison man in a separate case.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville council to consider final vote on tax increment financing district for Trafton Road
If approved, the TIF will pay the city’s share of rebuilding Trafton Road to handle the increased traffic that has resulted from the construction of the Interstate 95 interchange.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Drums, whoops and war paint: Team spirit, or racial mockery?
A Native American complains that Wells’ school nickname, ‘Warriors,’ fostered behavior at a football game by students and adults that is offensive to her culture.