The marijuana industry had seminal year in 2018, with legalization spreading in the US and across Canada, billions invested in cannabis companies and even a cannabis-based drug getting regulatory approval.
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Step by step, Oregon man becomes first person to cross Antarctica alone
Colin O’Brady, of Portland, Ore., finished the bone-chilling, 930-mile journey across the continent in 54 days.
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James White’s expanded role helps Patriots’ offense
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The last time James White faced the New York Jets, he set a career high for rushing yards in a game. That game also marked the start of a stretch in which the ground attack has taken on added importance for White’s New England Patriots, who bring a 10-5 record into Sunday’s […]
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2018 NFL season featured the young and the old
DENVER — For all the excitement over the electrifying Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield, two of the baby-faced, new-age quarterbacks bringing their spread DNA from college towns to NFL cities, old standbys still stood out in 2018. “I still see older guys that are making an impact,” said Broncos linebacker Von Miller, one of those […]
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Authorities hunt California police officer’s killer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities throughout California were hunting the man suspected of killing a policeman during a traffic stop in a small Central Valley town. Police agencies in and out of California were alerted to watch for the heavyset, chain-wearing suspect in Wednesday’s slaying of 33-year-old Cpl. Ronil Singh, Stanislaus County sheriff’s Sgt. Tom […]
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Jo-Anne Smith
KENNEBUNK — Jo-Anne Smith, 79, of Kennebunk, died Sunday, Dec. 23 in her home. She was born in York, Maine on Aug. 28, 1939 to Donald and Helen Talpey. She graduated from Wells High School and worked as a waitress and owned her own cleaning business for many years. She married James F. Smith in […]
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Evonik helps ‘Stuff the Bus’ with school supplies
SANFORD — Those who work for Evonik, based in Sanford but with operations throughout the country, helped Stuff the Bus with school supplies so school children would have what they need. Jen Brown, Market Segment Specialist, organized Evonik’s Acrylic Products division Stuff the Bus event, which ran through the month of November. Every employee from […]
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Thornton Academy teams up with Salvation Army to spread holiday cheer
SACO —Thornton Academy recently hosted its annual Salvation Army Christmas Family gift drive to benefit local families. The entire TA community comes together to support 10 to 12 families from the community each year. Students are given the opportunity to select a gift tag to shop for through their class advisors and Student Council co-advisors, […]
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Gary Welton: Practical New Year’s resolutions produce sustainable change
For many years, on Jan. 1, I resolved to practice a more active and healthy lifestyle; instead, I experienced consistent failure. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity (biking, walking, jogging, dancing, swimming) three to five times a week, at 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart […]
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Mills nominates Thornton Academy graduate to be Maine’s education chief
AUGUSTA — Gov.-elect Janet Mills has nominated a Brunswick school administrator with a long track record in education to run the state Department of Education. Mills said Wednesday that Pender Makin, assistant superintendent of the Brunswick School Department, a recent Maine principal of the year and a former teacher, is well-suited to be commissioner of […]
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