At town meeting in June, residents voted to have town officials create ordinances that would restrict the location of outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs and allow for retail sales of medical marijuana.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
For 8 years, Brunswick Landing hangar inspections often found deficiencies
An initial view of a hefty document submitted to the Town of Brunswick on Friday shows 6,300 gallons of toxic firefighting foam known as AFFF is stored in hangars owned by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
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Posted inBusiness, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Madison officials step away from plan to buy former drugstore building on Old Point Avenue
The Select Board decided Monday against putting the purchase of the property on a special town meeting warrant, after plans fell through for a methadone clinic there.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s Jewish community marks a year since the Israel-Hamas war began
Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and Rebbetzin Lisa Mayer of Auburn took to stage with their instruments to perform the Shema, ‘Judaism’s most sacred prayer,’ to honor a survivor of last year’s Hamas attack on Israel.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Jared Golden, Austin Theriault clash in 2nd District debate: Here are the takeaways
Golden, a Democrat, is seeking a fourth term in Congress, while Theriault, a first-term Republican state representative and former NASCAR driver, hopes to unseat him.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Local Government, News
Fayette Select Board advises private use of school policy being reconsidered
Select Board Vice Chairperson Mike Carlson said the Fayette School Committee is reconsidering its policy on use of Fayette Central School.
Posted inNation & World
Ukraine strikes Russian oil hub as Zelensky says war is in ‘very important phase’
Ukraine has developed long-range drones that have hit oil depots and refineries, as well as armories, as it increasingly targets rear areas that are essential for Russia’s onslaught.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Cissy Houston, Grammy-winning gospel singer and Whitney Houston’s mother, dies at 91
She performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump and Harris mark somber anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
President Biden and Jill Biden also hosted a memorial ceremony at the White House.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump and Harris mark somber anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel
President Biden and Jill Biden also hosted a memorial ceremony at the White House.