Hannah LaClaire covers the lobstering and marijuana industries for the Portland Press Herald. Before joining the Press Herald business team in January 2021, Hannah covered the town of Brunswick for The Times Record.
She graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Journalism, and reported for The Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and The Telegraph in Nashua, N.H., before moving back to Maine.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, running, cooking (eating) and traveling. She lives in Saco with her boyfriend and her cat, Fred.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2021
State says South Portland cannabis seller’s mermaid logo is against the rules
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy says SeaWeed’s use of a mermaid image runs afoul of rules designed to inhibit underage use.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2021
Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license
ProVerde Laboratories was cited last month for operating a marijuana business without a permit, certificate of occupancy or business license and is shut down pending a reinspection next month.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2021
Numerous marijuana-related bills expected in next legislative session
Proposals, still in the early stages, run the gamut from required testing of medical marijuana to sealing or expunging the records of those convicted of marijuana-related offenses.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2021
Draft changes to state’s medical cannabis program would require track-and-trace system
Some providers worry the system would be cost-prohibitive and time-consuming, pushing prices higher and driving customers to the adult-use market.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2021
New teen mentoring center aims to teach neurodiverse teens new skills, prevent that ‘rainy-day feeling’
The fledgling program is designed to help neurodiverse teens (especially those with anxiety, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorders) and their families explore new interests, learn life skills and bond with mentors. The program currently focuses on gardening, pet care, art and dance.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2020
Brunswick’s The Daniel to remain a hotel under new buyers
Despite initial plans to convert the building into senior housing, new owners Bella Point Holdings LLC have decided to reopen the historic inn as an “upscale hotel,” according to the buyer’s broker. The hotel sold at auction for $1.6 million.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Two COVID-19 cases at Freeport Police Department
Three employees who came into what Town Manager Peter Joseph referred to as “passing contact” with infected individuals have been asked to stay home until they receive a negative test result.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2020
Freeport council approves zoning change for Desert of Maine revitalization
Doug and Mela Heestand, who purchased the property in late 2018, are in the midst of a multi-year, nearly $2.5 million revamp.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Brunswick-based nonprofit receives $10 million from ex-wife of Amazon founder
Coastal Enterprises Inc., or CEI, and is one of 384 businesses across the country to receive a portion of the more than $4 billion donated by the ex-wife of Amazon founder, MacKenzie Scott.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2020
Mid Coast Hospital gives first dose of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare staff
Vaccine distribution comes as the pandemic in Maine spikes, with a record 551 new cases on Wednesday.
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Opinions differ on potential impact as Waterville rail yard is sold to CSX
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‘Troubled’ by Maine Capitol Police chief’s social media posts, Mills calls for review
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As pandemic stretches on, Mainers rediscover pleasures of good breakfast
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Central Maine Jan. 16 police log