State lawmakers carried over a bill that would have added testing and tracking requirements industry members have fought against for years. They will reconsider the proposal next year.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine’s oldest winery, Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, is up for sale
Bartlett Maine Estate Winery, known for its blueberry wines, is for sale after over 40 years in business.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers push to expand ranked choice voting to governor’s race
The Maine Law Court issued an advisory opinion in 2017 saying the method would violate the state Constitution, but proponents say a court decision in Alaska dismantled the court’s reasoning.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan school demolition plans prompt search for ‘time capsule’
It turns out what the group of former teachers remembered as a time capsule was likely instead notes students wrote inside the columns of an archway art project.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan man rescued after crashing into stream
Speed is believed to be a factor as police continue to investigate the Tuesday night crash, which left the man with minor injuries.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Red flag hearing offers preview of Maine’s looming referendum battle
The office of Gov. Janet Mills testified against the red flag proposal, saying Maine’s existing yellow flag law is working and the requirement for a mental health evaluation is reasonable.
Posted inLocal Elections, News, Schools and Education
Despite fears, most Maine districts OK school budgets
Voters in at least 6 districts, including Kennebunk-based RSU 21 and Gray-New Gloucester, rejected their school budgets, while a long-debated Cape Elizabeth bond project and a contested Gorham budget passed.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
University of Maine helps develop database on college hazing deaths
A professor leading UMaine’s Hazing Prevention Research Lab said the lab also hopes to conduct the first national study on college hazing in 17 years.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
More Maine babies are named Cooper and Aurora. Is it why we think?
Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief
Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.