FREEPORT — The Town Council on Tuesday imposed a six-month moratorium on medical marijuana facilities. Councilors approved the moratorium ordinance 6-0, without any changes. With Councilor Peter Anzuini absent, they also set a Dec. 20 public hearing to impose a moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments and social clubs. The moratorium for medical marijuana production takes effect immediately. […]
December 2016
Leonard Pitts: Legacy of black faith, hope no longer cutting it as injustices pile up
Monday’s hung jury in the trial of Walter Scott’s killer is a straw that sorely tests the camel’s back.
Books for younger green eaters and readers
Reads for high school and college students, young professionals or those on tight budgets.
New neutrals dominate the color trends for new year
The perfect example: Poised Taupe, the Sherwin-Williams 2017 Color of the Year.
Fate of Boston Chinatown’s ‘9-man’ court uncertain
Home to the unique-style of volleyball, area development is threatening its existence.
Group seeks private donations to help South Portland fight pipeline lawsuit
The group posts a video requesting donations as the city’s legal costs head toward $1 million in the ‘Clear Skies’ ordinance case.
Toy Fund: New job notwithstanding, young mom struggles to put gifts under tree
She says that after meeting expenses, she has nothing left for the holidays.
Students at Rhode Island School of Design create Mars simulation suit
Staff and students come up with a cheaper suit that will be more comfortable during the year-long test.
Another View: Trump chooses the wrong way to stand up to China
His phone call with Taiwan and impulsive tweets risk misunderstanding and unintended consequences.
Greg Kesich: Never mind olive branches, mayor, your path to power is politics
Build support for your ideas, listen to colleagues on the council and make deals to form a coalition with clout.