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Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics

Tulsi Gabbard tells crowd in Hallowell she wants to heal political divide

by Keith Edwards February 16, 2020September 14, 2020

The Democratic presidential candidate, one of 12 on the primary ballot in Maine, held a town hall style gathering in Hallowell on Sunday.

Business, Local & State

Maine says its plan to protect whales from lobster gear is better than feds think

by Penelope Overton February 12, 2020February 13, 2020

Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher says the National Marine Fisheries Service didn’t give the state’s plan credit for all of its whale protections.

Business, Local & State

Maine’s plan to protect whales falls short, regulators say, raising prospect of federal rules

by Penelope Overton February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

The National Marine Fisheries Service says the state’s proposal to keep endangered right whales from getting entangled in lobstering gear doesn’t go far enough.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics

Lawmakers debate pros and cons of bill to allow home marijuana delivery

by Penelope Overton January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

Advocates say it would allow legitimate businesses to compete with black market sellers, but the state says it would be too hard to regulate at this time.