The 3-year-old colt collapsed and died after a workout at Santa Anita.
December 2021
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine reports record spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients
The big one-day jump in the number of inpatients coincides with predictions of a post-Thanksgiving surge and ratchets up stress on the state’s hospitals.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Jussie Smollett due back on stand after calling hoax claim ‘100% false’
The former ‘Empire’ actor faces six counts of felony disorderly conduct after allegedly staging a hoax hate-crime attack on himself and then lying to police about it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
New Mexico approves public financing for cannabis businesses
The state’s finance authority is planning for a $5 million line of credit for entrepreneurs, with an average loan size of about $100,000.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Theater review: ‘Dying to Know’ gets a moving premiere at Mad Horse
The play, written by Maine’s David Butler, tackles serious subjects with stellar acting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Think legal marijuana is everywhere in California? Think again
It’s true the state has mostly embraced the industry, but local decision making was a big part of its groundbreaking legalization bill, meaning there are lots of highly-populated cities without easy access. Here are the 10 biggest.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community Calendar: Dec. 10-19
Camden Conference talk Benefits Holiday Benefit for Community Fund, online to Sunday, Dec. 12. Shop and support Maine children and families through Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, kitetails.org/events-calendar/online-holiday-benefit-2021. South Portland Christmas Toy Drive, drop off toys, boots and coats until Friday, Dec. 10, at South Portland Police Department, 30 Anthoine St.; South Portland Fire […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: Dec. 10-19
Peace and Joy Exhibits/Galleries David Little, mixed media art, through Dec. 31, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. “Home Fires: Freedom and Captivity,” University of New England Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. Free, through Jan. 23, library.une.edu. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland: “Sagadahoc County through the Eastern Eye: Selections from the Penobscot Marine Museum,” […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Marijuana sales taxes poised to buoy states when pandemic aid runs out
State tax revenues from cannabis are forecasted to reach $12 billion by 2030.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sidney Powell’s pro-Trump group raised more than $14 million spreading election lies
Powell’s fundraising success demonstrates one reason so many people continue to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election: It can bring in cash.