But the measure falls short of the two-thirds majority needed to become law immediately, so it won’t take effect until 90 days after the Legislature adjourns.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
U.S. pot legalization bill gets a frosty reception
Legalization supporters and even the bill’s own authors acknowledge it has issues, but others say it still represents a victory for the industry.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Longtime director leaving Friends of Casco Bay
With the retirement of its longtime director, Friends of Casco Bay is seeking a new leader to oversee its work in monitoring and improving the health of Casco Bay. Executive Director Cathy Ramsdell is stepping down from the post after nearly 20 years. Andrew “Sandy” Marsters, president of the Friends of Casco Bay Board of […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
House upholds Mills’ veto of bill to create consumer-owned utility
Supporters of the effort to force CMP and Versant to sell their assets to a consumer-owned utility have pledged to work to send the issue directly to voters next year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
Senate leader unveils marijuana legalization bill
Chuck Schumer’s support shows how mainstream the idea has become, but the proposal is not expected succeed in the narrowly divided Senate.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
First felony defendant sentenced in Capitol riot gets 8 months in prison
The sentencing could set the bar for punishments of hundreds of others as they decide whether to accept plea deals or go to trial.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Justice Department bars prosecutors from seizing reporters’ records
The politically thorny issue had long vexed prosecutors trying to weigh First Amendment rights against the government’s desire to protect classified information.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Farmington man arrested after standoff ends
Matthew Allen is charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Virus fears rattle markets, send stocks into skid as Dow closes down 2.1%
Airlines and stocks of other companies that would get hurt the most by potential COVID-19 restrictions were taking some of the heaviest losses, similar to the early days of the pandemic in February and March 2020.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Youngest state senator eyes challenge to Jared Golden for Maine congressional seat
Trey Stewart of Presque Isle is the second Republican to enter the 2nd District race in hopes of unseating a two-term Democrat.