Among the points of contention are whether pot is safer than alcohol and whether legalization will increase use by young people.
October 2014
Thornton Academy earns a field hockey rematch
The Trojans defeat Falmouth and will take on No. 1 Scarborough in the Western Class A semifinals.
Collins, Bellows square off in second joint appearance
The contenders for U.S. Senate are cordial but critical of each other in their first TV debate.
Indie Biz Awards honor 10 in Portland
Stacy Mitchell wins the Beacon Award for embodying the spirit of the buy local movement.
No verdict yet in trial of marathon bombing suspect’s friend
Deliberations will resume Thursday in the case of Robel Phillipos, who is charged with lying to the FBI.
Despite reported truce, Boko Haram fights on, detains girls
The Islamic insurgents continue their rampage in Nigeria, attacking villages and forcing Shariah law.
Former President George H.W. Bush endorses LePage
The Bushes call the Maine governor a ‘get-it-done’ leader.
Regulators consider future of Maine shrimp fishery
They gather information to determine whether there will be a shrimp season for 2015.
Maple Leafs-Senators game postponed because of shootings
Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says, “Hockey is certainly secondary to these types of tragic events.”
Feature obituary: Peter Sargent, 64, longtime owner of Kennebunkport bike shop
He embraced his passions for bicycles, community and family.