They say that the legalization effort has hurt their properties.
February 2015
Posted inNation & World
Nation Dispatches
CHARLESTON, W.Va. Speed not at fault in fiery train derailment, officials say Speed doesn’t appear to have been a factor in an oil train derailment in southern West Virginia, a federal official said Thursday. The CSX train was going 33 mph at the time of Monday’s crash in the town of Mount Carbon. The speed […]
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Posted inBusiness
UTC Fire & Security plant in Pittsfield winds down operations
UTC Fire & Security, a manufacturer of fire safety and security products, says work will continue for a few weeks beyond March 1 but will not specify a date.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine hockey may say goodbye to its captain
Devin Shore could give up his senior season and join the Dallas Stars.
Posted inMaine, News
Winter a whole new experience for immigrants from equatorial climes
The wonders of Maine’s snowy season can inspire very different responses, as adults suffer through it while their children dive right in.
Posted inNation & World
Ukrainian rebels celebrate win at strategic town
Rebel forces inflict heavy losses on government troops.
Posted inLife & Culture
Allison Williams stands by her dad
‘He’s a really good man, he’s an honest man, he’s a truthful man,’ the actress says of the suspended NBC anchor.
Posted inLife & Culture
Donald Trump drops suit against officials of Miami suburb
DORAL, Fla. — Donald Trump has withdrawn a lawsuit he just filed against city officials in a Miami suburb over noise-ordinance violations against his resort. Trump spokesman Ed Russo said the lawsuit was being dropped in favor of negotiations with Doral. Records show that since August, the city’s code-compliance department has issued more than 100 […]
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American Express loses ruling on fees
The credit card company may have to lower its fees on card purchases, which could affect its profitability.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cuts to Fund for a Healthy Maine would weaken cancer battle
I was glad to see Gov. LePage’s proposed cuts to the Fund for a Healthy Maine characterized as a “false choice” in your recent coverage (“LePage administration, advocates butt heads on cut to anti-smoking program,” Jan. 27). Certainly, the funding of primary care doctors is important – but this cannot be done at the expense […]