Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
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Southern Maine’s first snowfall of the season arrives — barely
A light sprinkling arrived in Greater Portland on Veterans Day, though it didn’t stick, while a stronger snow shower near Lewiston briefly prompted a reduced speed limit on the Maine Turnpike.
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Gov. Mills visits Lewiston to honor Maine veterans
‘We’ve given our share in the state of Maine,’ Mills said.
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Augusta credit union clerk foils New Jersey woman’s forgery attempt
The woman was indicted by grand jury for allegedly inserting her photo into a Wayne woman’s passport in a plot to withdraw funds.
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What Democratic wins last week tell us about Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Progressives and moderates both have cases to make as they battle for the party’s identity.
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How a tattoo artist got involved in a Nazi symbol cover-up in the Maine US Senate race
When Graham Platner wanted to obscure a design recognized as a Nazi symbol, he went to Mischa Ostberg, a friend and Ellsworth tattoo artist.
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Sanford police chief ends campaign for Chellie Pingree’s 1st District seat
Republican Eric Small said he wants to stay close to home and will be pivoting his campaign to run for a seat in the Maine Legislature.
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Start Here: More charges after courtroom tussle + CMMC ends trauma center status
What Mainers need to know today
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Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
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Senate passes bill King and Collins helped broker to end the government shutdown
The final Senate vote, 60-40, sent the bill to the House and broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1.