The law was unanimously passed in 1996 but opponents question its ethical ramifications.
2018
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Coffee brandy’s still No. 1 in Maine, but Fireball’s in hot pursuit
The cinnamon-spiced interloper – frequently sold as nips – has shaken the longstanding grip Allen’s has held on the state’s beverage culture.
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Controversial Portland program uses marijuana and kratom to treat opioid addiction
Some people in recovery swear by the effectiveness of the drugs, but the FDA and many treatment experts say there is no credible evidence to support their use.
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Jim Fossel: In government, no governing going on
The shutdown precipitated by Senate Democrats reveals just how little commitment there is to compromise.
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Cynthia Dill: Same old song, just more ‘woke’
When it comes to women in the workplace, more men talk the talk than walk the walk.
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David Trahan: How to fix the citizen’s initiative
When out-of-state interest and money have so much control, something is wrong.
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Maine Compass: 2017 saw some immigration victories, too
While the overall picture looked gloomy, individual resilience provided some hope.