Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy filled by former selectman
A caucus of municipal officials chose Don Skillings of Madison to fill the vacant District 2 commissioner seat after considering four candidates.
Brunswick woman was able to avoid Lyme disease but not a surprise bill
The case shows how prior authorization rules can block coverage for even simple, medically necessary care.
The best and worst times to travel around Thanksgiving in Maine | Column
Here’s how to avoid the biggest traffic buildups on the Maine Turnpike.
Hartland brewery lawsuit leaves bitter aftertaste
A judge ruled in favor of the town in the lawsuit over shoreland zoning and a garage-based brewery and coffee roastery on Great Moose Lake.
As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
Angus King co-sponsors effort to repeal funding bill provision allowing senators to sue government
A spokesperson said King didn’t know the provision was in the continuing resolution when he voted to pass it — a vote that drew the ire of many Democrats.
Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January
Maine regulators on Wednesday approved increases to the standard offer for Central Maine Power and Versant Power, which makes up a solid chunk of customers’ monthly bills.
Waterville council approves new city manager’s contract
Nicholas Cloutier says he wants people to know he is ‘in it for the long term.’
Republican lawmakers request review of driver’s licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes
Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued driver’s licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers overstayed tourist visas.