The invasion of Ukraine has led to a show of solidarity with Ukrainians in the arts and culture world and a backlash against the Russian government.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine scraps plan to beef up medical marijuana rules after industry objects
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy said it will work with industry members to draft a more palatable set of rules.
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Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Caps beat Canes 4-0 to snap three-game skid
Alex Ovechkin scores his 763rd goal for Washington, which ends a six-game skid at home.
Posted inSports
MLB, union meet for 1 1/2 hours, discuss next step in talks
There was no known decision on the timing of the next negotiating session.
Posted inNation & World
Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid
Brett Hankison had been charged with 3 counts of wanton endangerment for firing shots that went through a sliding-glass side door and a window of Taylor’s apartment and into a family’s unit next door.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts 22 on drug, assault, other charges
The grand jury recently handed up the indictments against people who authorities say committed more than 60 offenses in the county.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Thorndike to vote again on long-contested sand and salt shed
A building was approved last year at the annual town meeting but cost estimates have shifted and residents will choose between two options at a special meeting Saturday.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Sen. King warns of Russian cyberattacks against U.S.
Maine’s independent senator says Putin is headed for a grinding, ultimately unwinnable occupation of Ukraine and is likely to lash out with cyberattacks.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Vienna preparing for annual Town Meeting, municipal election
The town’s proposed budget of $621,311 is not expected to significantly impact the current tax rate of $19.40 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Portland schools not ready to lift mask mandate despite change in guidelines
The largest district in Maine is diverging from new state – and now federal – recommendations and plans to keep masks for the foreseeable future.