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Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board

by Keith Edwards August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

Three medical marijuana stores received conditional use approvals from the board, but still must show compliance with new city licensing requirements.

Columns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State

Liz Soares: The rise of loathsome machines

August 14, 2019August 14, 2019

I am opposed to the self-checkout on philosophical, sociological and practical grounds, writes Liz Soares.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Winthrop voters approve $12.1 million school budget on second try

by Abigail Austin August 13, 2019August 14, 2019

Residents turned down the school during June 11 validation referendum.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell City Council looks to improve pedestrian access to boat launch

by Sam Shepherd August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Councilors directed City Manager Nate Rudy to discuss changes to projects with state agencies that could improve pedestrian access to the state boat launch.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime

Police: At least one woman was standing through sunroof when car crashed in Mount Vernon

by Sam Shepherd August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

Police said speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the single-car crash that sent two women to Central Maine Medical Center.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell City Council passes $6.2 million expenditure budget

by Sam Shepherd August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

Final cuts were made just before the final vote, reducing the budget more than $200,000 over the second reading.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Gardiner City Council to start ordinance review

by Jessica Lowell August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

City elected officials will consider updates to the Land Use Ordinance, driven by changes included in Gardiner’s Comprehensive Plan and review of other city codes.