Medical marijuana caregivers turn out in force to urge changes to Maine’s Marijuana Legalization Act to prevent adult-use laws from interfering with their program.
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Limits on personal marijuana grows likely to dominate public hearing
Lawmakers will hear from the public Tuesday on all aspects of their proposed rules. How much pot someone can grow on their own property is likely to be a contentious issue.
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Skowhegan Savings to close four branches, replacing them with upgraded ATMs
The company’s president cites decreased transaction activity, increased online banking for closing the Skowhegan, Stratton, Phillips and Pittsfield branches.
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Eimskip to start weekly shipments to Portland in December
Container shipments through the International Marine Terminal have surged since Eimskip made Portland its North American headquarters in 2013.
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Union approves new contract with Bath Iron Works
Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association vote 414-117 for the 4½-year deal, averting a strike.
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Sen. King lobbies for lobster emoji
Using Google Trend data, the senator makes the argument that lobster is more popular than crab and deserves its own emoji.
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New rules set to keep Skowhegan Entrepreneur Challenge winner in town
The winner will receive $23,000 in loans and services but must stay in Skowhegan as part of the deal.
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Saint Joseph’s College food institute launched with $4 million in funding
The institute is dedicated to developing Maine’s food and beverage industry and creating new educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for students.
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Maine ports director who oversaw marine terminal expansion steps down
John Henshaw’s decade as director included the arrival of Eimskip, extensive modernization and the revitalization of Portland’s commercial shipping industry.
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Hundreds of Bath Iron Works employees gear up for strike next week
After a new contract is rejected, labor leaders work on a walkout strategy, the biggest union at the shipyard declares its support and a federal mediator is helping both sides negotiate.