Since cannabis is still illegal under federal law, the lucrative industry has struggled with limited access to loans and other bank services.
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Rainfall eases drought conditions, but the relief may be temporary
Much of Maine has been in a period of drought since September — a situation worsened by a drier-than-normal winter.
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Etna woman charged with murder in boyfriend’s death
Police arrested Heidi Tasker, 36, on Friday and charged her in the death of Luke Norris, 41.
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Turnpike says to disregard customer service message at tollbooths
An E-ZPass ‘system interruption’ is causing some drivers to see the message and red or yellow lights as they pass through the tolls.
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New Gloucester business upended by USAID cutbacks
The founder of Planson International, which provides IT and communications support for USAID recipients in developing countries, says its revenue could be cut in half this year if the dismantling of USAID stands.
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Public hearing on public access to Swan Island set for Monday
State lawmakers are working to restore ferry service to the island in the Kennebec River.
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Augusta woman gets nine months for stealing shopping cart full of liquor
Samantha Berube pleads guilty to thefts in three counties, including “all the high end liquor” from a Hannaford store.
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MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 workers to address budget shortfalls
The layoffs will occur in mid-April, president and CEO Nathan Howell said.
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Moscow voters repeal ban on solar farms
The vote at Monday’s town meeting was prompted by a proposal from two developers to build a commercial solar farm at a former military radar site in Moscow and Caratunk.
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Border patrol detains 16 migrants at Franklin, Somerset jails
Sixteen migrants in Franklin County were detained this week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to booking logs.