The opening of the weGrow store on Friday coincides with the first concrete step in implementing a city law allowing residents with certain medical conditions to purchase pot.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Turnpike delays expected overnight in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Traffic near Mile 52 on the Maine Turnpike will be stopped for up to 25 minutes at a time early next week as crews work on an overpass, the Maine Turnpike Authority announced Thursday. Delays are expected in both directions between 10 p.m. Monday, April 2, and 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, weather […]
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Maine high court won’t address Poliquin issue
The court, after accepting written arguments, effectively says the issue is not urgent enough for it to issue an opinion.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Obama visit to complicate travel Friday evening in Portland, South Portland
PORTLAND — Campaign events for President Barack Obama in South Portland and Portland on Friday evening are expected to produce traffic delays and temporary street closures in both cities. The president will land at Portland International Jetport late Friday afternoon and travel to the Hutchinson Union Building at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland […]
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Autism numbers rise as screening, diagnosis improve
The most comprehensive U.S. investigation of autism prevalence to date finds the rate of U.S. cases rising to about 1 in 88 children. The previous estimate was 1 in 110..
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Maine House rejects public funding for religious schools
The measure proposed by the LePage administration now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Supporters of Fla. shooter fearful of speaking out
The few people who have defended the shooter, George Zimmerman, have done so reluctantly, most fearing public backlash.
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US jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years
Most economists expect another strong month of hiring in March.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
'The Retail Coach' begins Windham survey
WINDHAM – Windham town councilors were briefed Tuesday night on the ongoing efforts of the firm hired last month to conduct a retail market analysis in North Windham. Aaron Farmer, vice president of The Retail Coach, based in Dallas, told councilors he had arrived in Windham Monday for a three-day initial study and was aiming […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
ON THE RIGHT LANE – Serving those who served
Let me start this column by stating I am not speaking for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management and the Maine Veterans’ Services. I will also state I cannot determine what benefits a veteran is entitled to. But what I am most happy […]