A bill seeking an annual cap of $50 seeks to end any influences on the prescribing of opioids, painkillers that are often a precursor to heroin use.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Another Portland restaurant closes
3Buoys Seafood Shanty & Grille has closed its doors and the space is for rent.
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Posted inMaine, News
Hallowell latest to adopt recreational marijuana moratorium
City Manager Nate Rudy said he expects to ask the council to renew the 180-day ban at least once while the city waits for state lawmakers to create rules governing recreational marijuana.
Posted inMaine, News
Minor flooding could hit Skowhegan, Sidney, Augusta, Hallowell on Wednesday
There could be 2 feet of water in the Front Street parking lot in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers consider raising fuel tax to boost road, bridge repairs
Other measures proposed to help bridge a $159 million shortfall include an annual surcharge on hybrid and electric vehicles.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta budget includes additional funding for English-language learners
City officials say, overall, the growing number of immigrants has not cost the city a lot of extra money.
Posted inSports
Maine Moose capture 18U national hockey championship
Junior team goes undefeated en route to title win over New Hampshire.
Posted inNation & World, News
Spicer apologizes for ‘insensitive’ reference to Holocaust
The White House press secretary tries to walk back and then defend his remarks that Hitler didn’t use chemical weapons.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Plenty at stake on final day of NBA regular season
Celtics will earn top seed in Eastern Conference with victory over Bucks.
Posted inMaine, News
Motorcyclist, 17, injured in Waterville crash
A man driving a car on First Rangeway apparently did not see the motorcycle, police said