Most states don’t track such cases, the Government Accountability Office reports at a Senate Aging Committee hearing that includes a reference to a recent Maine Sunday Telegram story.
November 2016
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Warehouse owners in several states cash in on marijuana prospects
In states where recreational marijuana use wins voter approval, the next hurdle is finding space to grow it.
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Grand jury indicts South Portland man who led Cape Elizabeth police on chase
CAPE ELIZABETH — A South Portland man was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury following his September arrest involving a car chase in Cape Elizabeth. Richard Byrnes, 44, of Rollins Way, South Portland, was indicted Nov. 15 on Class C charges of aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation and eluding an officer, a Class D […]
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Scarborough panel to weigh tighter limits on fireworks
SCARBOROUGH — After more than half of residents who responded to a survey this summer said they wanted to tighten the fireworks ordinance, the town is slated to examine whether new restrictions are needed. Scarborough is one of four municipalities in southern Maine – along with Westbrook, Gorham and Cumberland – that allow the use of recreational fireworks, according […]
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Uncategorized
Prost! Cheers! Salud! ~ UNESCO adds Belgian beer to cultural heritage list
Belgium is known throughout the world for its wide array of tastes, from extreme sour to bitter, produced in just about every city and village across the west European nation of 11 million people.
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Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth to host additional Beach to Beacon events in 2017
CAPE ELIZABETH — Events at Fort Williams Park in connection with next year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10k will include parties where alcohol will be served. The Town Council on Nov. 14 unanimously approved the events to be offered as part of the 20th annual road race, as recommended by the Fort Williams Park Committee. The expanded […]
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‘Ellie,’ Waterville’s ancient elm, passes her physical
The beloved tree, a reminder of the species that gave the Elm City its historic nickname, is fed a healthy diet of fertilizer, takes her meds and is subject to TLC.
Posted inNation & World, News
Watch: NYC thief seizes the moment, walks off with bucket of gold
Police are still trying to identify the man who grabbed gold valued at $1.6 million from an armored truck in broad daylight in Midtown Manhattan.
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Maine groups get money to fight invasive forest pests
The state government funds will expand outreach to all 16 counties in the fight against such invaders as the emerald ash borer and the hemlock wooly adelgid.
Posted inPolitics
Nancy Pelosi beats back challenger to remain House Democratic leader
She has promised to make structural changes to leadership and afford more opportunity to junior lawmakers.