The state is asking the high court to overrule Roe v. Wade and the 1992 decision in Planned Parenthood v. Casey that prevent states from banning abortion before viability, around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Posted inMaine
Swiped weed, livestock removal lead to selectmen’s recall vote in Lebanon
Farmer Eric Kelley accused 2 selectmen of taking $100,000 worth of medical marijuana plants while he was in jail. One official defending the action, saying it was a public safety issue.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football notebook: Mt. Ararat continues to dominate eight-man competition
Undefeated Eagles cruising after another rout, while Lisbon, Brunswick look to get back on track.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: UMaine’s Carr earns national honors for special teams play
Rich Carr blocked two extra-point attempts in a football victory over Merrimack, each of which were returned for two points.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville council expected to vote on marijuana business license, ordinance change
The retail shop owner signed a lease for a Waterville property to open a marijuana retail shop before the city approved a “safe zone” around a nearby homeless shelter, prohibiting the sale of marijuana in that area.
Posted inNation & World
UN tells world leaders to do more to fight climate change
Leaders heard pleas Monday to make deeper cuts of emissions of heat-trapping gases and give poorer countries more money to develop cleaner energy and adapt to climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. easing foreign travel restrictions, but vaccinations required
The changes will allow families and others who have been separated by the travel restrictions for 18 months to plan for long-awaited reunifications.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks drop the most since May on worries over China, the Fed
Worries about debt-engorged Chinese property developers – and the damage they could do to investors worldwide if they default – are rippling across markets.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Sports
World Anti-Doping Agency to reconsider marijuana ban that kept Sha’Carri Richardson out of Olympics
But athletes and supporters who say the ban on cannabis is antiquated won’t see any changes until 2023 at the earliest.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft’
From dusty towns to forests in the West, illegal marijuana growers are taking water in uncontrolled amounts when there often isn’t enough to go around for even licensed users.