Supporters hail the proposal as “a model for Europe,” but it would need to align with EU laws first.
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Medical marijuana firms lead donors for legal pot campaigns
Producers of medical cannabis are pumping millions of dollars into legalization drives in five states.
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Maine lobstering group backs new speed limit on ships to protect whales
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the first such restriction in over a decade illustrates how little shipping has been regulated compared to the lobster industry.
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Developer has plans for another East Bayside brewery or distillery, but no one to run it yet
If the Portland Planning Board approves, a former warehouse would be enlarged to accommodate a yet-to-be-determined beverage maker.
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B&M bean taste test: The differences between Maine-made and from away
Press Herald staffers held a blind taste test to compare older and newer cans of the Boston’s Best variety.
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Twitter launches $8 monthly subscription with blue checkmark
The change represents the end of the current verification system, which was launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts such as celebrities and politicians.
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A moribund old mill to get a $15 million facelift, and brewery, adding another spark to Skowhegan
The 80,000-square-foot former Solon Manufacturing mill on the island downtown is undergoing a two-year remodel that will have Bigelow Brewing Co. anchor the ground floor, with apartments and a hotel filling out the space.
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Influencers debate leaving Twitter, but where would they go?
The debate is especially fraught for people of color who have used Twitter to network and elevate their voices, while also confronting toxicity on the platform.
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With Musk at the helm, tweeting the boss may actually change Twitter
The new Twitter owner has not slowed down tweeting since taking over the company last Thursday – the past week was his third-most active in the past six months.
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Warren Buffett’s firm reports $2.7 billion loss on investment drop
Buffett has long said he believes Berkshire’s operating earnings are a better measure of the company’s performance because they exclude investment gains and losses, which can vary widely quarter to quarter.