Cannabis products sold in Bethel were found to have recreational sales stickers stuck over intact medical-use labels, revealing how Maine’s retail system relies entirely on visible labeling rather than individual product verification.
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Madison residents get last chance to comment on addiction clinic plans
Two public hearings are set this month on Acadia Healthcare’s application to open a clinic under the town’s new ordinance.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Building a medical school at the University of Maine is not feasible, study says
The report says more primary care physicians are needed, but the cost of constructing a medical training facility on the Orono campus makes it unrealistic in the near future.
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State solicits comments on Highland Plantation land use regulations
Plantation residents voted in April 2025 to return to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission for zoning, land uses and planning.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills to give final State of the State speech Jan. 27
Mills is expected to deliver a speech that will set the stage for a dramatic year in Maine politics.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Waterville man seeks fewer city restrictions on keeping chickens
Leo St. Peter says the city’s rules are too strict at a time when more people want to raise their own food.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine forecast has more snow and a potential mix of sleet, freezing rain
The National Weather Service is warning that the quickly changing conditions could make for messy commutes, especially Wednesday morning.
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Maine secures $1.9M settlement for bitcoin kiosk scam victims
Bitcoin Depot has agreed to refund money that was taken through its kiosks by third-party scammers who defrauded Maine consumers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland real estate agent gets second chance on ‘Jeopardy!’
Jason Singer, who won 2 games in July and whose wife is also a former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion, will be competing Wednesday in the show’s Champions Wildcard tournament.
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Maine Library Commission drops plan requiring paid directors, minimum hours
Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.