Many of the remaining 14 states that don’t allow medical marijuana are dominated by Republican legislatures where veterans groups may have outsized influence.
2021
Posted inMaine
Rural sewage plants hit by ransomware attacks in Maine
No money was paid and no customer data was compromised, officials say.
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Posted inMaine
Wilton man, Florida woman injured when truck, car collide in Phillips
Both drivers, Carl Johnson, 69, of Wilton and Megan Jenni, 27, of Florida, were taken to a Farmington hospital.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine senators question Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan withdrawal
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are seeking explanations for the chaotic collapse of the Afghan government, while U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree defends the president’s actions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to require vaccinations for museums, stadiums, casinos
The move expands an earlier vaccine requirement issued for indoor dining that goes into effect this week.
Posted inNation & World
Tropical depression drenches earthquake-stricken Haiti
Heavy rain and strong winds whipped at the country’s southwestern area, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s earthquake, and officials warned that rainfall could reach 15 inches in some areas.
Posted inNation & World
Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
The president calls the anguish of trapped Afghan civilians ‘gut-wrenching’ and concedes that the Taliban achieved a much faster takeover of the country than his administration expected.
Posted inNation & World
Kabul airport plunges into chaos as Taliban patrols Afghan capital
There were no major reports of abuses or fighting, but many residents stayed home and remained fearful after the insurgents’ takeover saw prisons emptied and armories looted.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Some wisdom for an angry country: Don’t be ‘that guy’
We can’t use every perceived slight and inconvenience as an excuse to lash out.