The bill, sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Kennebec, would make sweeping changes to rules governing Maine’s adult-use and medical cannabis markets.
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Posted inNation & World, News
California ski resort workers tunnel their way into work after getting 10 feet of snow
Skiers and snowboarders had been lining up since the weekend for what were considered to be epic conditions of deep powder at some California ski resorts.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law that allows police to arrest migrants
The Justice Department argues that the law would significantly harm the country’s relationship with Mexico and ‘create chaos’ in enforcing federal immigration laws in Texas.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
After 24 years, YCSO Detective Sweatt retires
ALFRED – Well wishes, hugs and handshakes were on tap Thursday, Feb. 29 as the men and women of York County Sheriff’s Office bid adieu to Detective Corey Sweatt, who retired after 24 years with the law enforcement agency. Sweatt, 54, who hails from a family that includes a number of law enforcement officers, came […]
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Basketball: Several Southern Maine teams have reason for optimism going into next season
Whether due to returning starters or incoming talent, there are boys’ and girls’ teams that are poised to make deep runs in 2025.
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New Rumford fire station to include state’s first safe haven ‘baby box’
Petition drive started regarding LD 560, enacted in 2021 but the rulemaking process has yet to begin.
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France becomes first country to make abortion a ‘guaranteed freedom’ in its constitution
In response to restrictions in the U.S., French lawmakers at Versailles voted to add abortion to the constitution as a ‘guaranteed freedom.’
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Takeaways from Supreme Court: Trump stays on the ballot, but his legal peril is just starting
The decision shuts down a push in dozens of states, including Maine, to end Trump’s candidacy, but it may open the door to further electoral uncertainty.
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College notebook: UMaine’s Anne Simon named conference player of the week
Simon wins the award for an eighth time this season as the Black Bears secure the American East regular-season title with two wins.
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The IRS’s new free site for tax filing is now up and running
Maine is not among the 12 states where the system is accessible, however.