State officials say the legislation unfairly singles out the Office of Cannabis Policy and undermines the executive branch, while supporters say it’s an important step in restoring trust and transparency for the industry.
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Winthrop center to host afternoon of Irish music March 15
This is a family friendly event; all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Irish garb or even as a leprechauns or fairies.
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Paul LePage may be eyeing another campaign in Maine
LePage, who is registered to vote in Florida, is said to be weighing a run in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
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A Coffeehouse in Waterville to close, but will host special group events
After being open for almost a year, A Coffeehouse at 252 Main St. is set to end regular hours at the end of the month.
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Two cats dead, two people homeless following Winslow fire
The double-wide mobile home’s two residents are reportedly living elsewhere following the blaze that killed their two cats.
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High Peaks Alliance holds event at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The High Peaks Alliance hosted an “Après with the High Peaks Alliance” gathering at Sugarloaf Mountain Resort March 8, drawing more than 90 attendees passionate about conservation and recreational access in Maine’s High Peaks region. The event, held at the Bill & Joan Alfond Competition Center, provided a platform for community members […]
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Survivors testify to need for Maine law recognizing damage of emotional abuse
Finding Our Voices lends support for bill adding coercive control to the definition of domestic abuse.
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Bath-based estuary land trust to hold Zoom talk March 20
Learn how local tidal marshes help people, the stories they tell of the past, and what can be done to help them grow, adapt and flourish in the future.
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Forest Hills High School recognizes students
JACKMAN — Forest Hills High School has recognized two students. Jaxson Desjardins of Jackman, a freshman, was selected as February’s student of the month. Selection was based on the following Habits of Mind criteria: Listening with understanding and empathy. Landon Lemaire of Jackman, a freshman, was February’s Random Acts of Kindness recipient.
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East Winthrop bridge club lists recent winners
EAST WINTHROP — The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Feb. 26 were Fred Letourneau and Sharon Hinckley. Pat Damon and Dan Townsend finished second; Dennis Purington and Kathleen Burden finished third. The March 5 winners were Dan Townsend and Glenn Angell. Ron Cote and David Offer finished second. The winners March 6 were […]