A Humane Society Waterville Area spokesperson says the state inspected the shelter at the board of directors’ request and found overpopulation, sick animals and procedural deficiencies.
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Trucking crisis has U.S. looking for more drivers abroad
The obstacles foreign workers usually face may be easier to overcome following the creation of a Biden administration task force that addresses the supply chain problems.
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China puts pigs in ‘hog hotels’ to keep germs out
The country is looking to shield its main meat source from viruses, like African swine fever, which killed half the nation’s hogs in 2018.
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Cannabis company sues Tennessee Titans’ Julio Jones, others
Court records show that wide receiver Julio Jones is accused of illegally harvesting and selling millions of dollars of marijuana.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World, Politics
Senate moves to legalize pot at federal level. What are the chances?
Democrats are taking on a lot over the next several months that could get in the way, including legislation on things like infrastructure that President Biden has prioritized.
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Many sectors are insisting on COVID-19 shots as conditions of employment, but major companies that rely on low-income blue-collar workers are shying away from mandates for fear of worsening labor shortages.
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Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions
Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
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Senators unveil $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promises a final vote “in a matter of days” on the bipartisan bill, which includes billions of dollars for roads and bridges, public transit and rail.
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Marriage madness across America has wedding costs soaring
Couples waylaid by the pandemic want to get hitched and fast in case conditions change, and that’s having big affect on prices.
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The story of how lobster became the symbol of Maine
The Rockefellers, a smart marketing campaign and the ritual of cracking into one all played roles in making lobster intrinsic to the state’s identity.