Local & State
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Two sides clash on bill to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Supporters tell lawmakers that making producers pay to dispose of packaging waste would improve recycling programs and help taxpayers. Businesses and national trade groups say it would be expensive, disruptive and hard to follow.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Dozens urge lawmakers to raise home-care reimbursement rates
A commission that studied the industry's labor shortage recommends paying direct care workers at least 125% of the minimum wage.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Lawmakers scrutinize proposal for consumer-owned power company
A consultant's report predicting mixed financial impacts has drawn criticism from proponents of a public takeover of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Mercy Hospital expansion gets green light from city
The operator of Portland's Mercy Hospital plans to break ground this spring on the two-year $84 million project.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Ex-employee charged with embezzling $25,000 from Rockland church
After the employee was fired, the USAA Bank alerted the church about possible fraudulent activity in its account.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Upscale bowling gets rolling on more lanes in southern Maine
Bowling alleys that double as gastropubs have put the traditional bowling experience in a whole new league.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
State’s plan for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage
Marijuana advocates see the proposal for a 4-person division of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate marijuana crimes as an effort to outlaw the drug again.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Two Auburn firefighters are poutine eating champions
Contestants had 30 minutes to eat 12 pounds of poutine.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Portland committee finalizes marijuana license proposal
The disadvantaged, marijuana business veterans and those who own or have long-term shop leases are among those favored in the retail license regulation to be considered by the City Council.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Maine man charged with child rape jailed in Massachusetts
Christopher Eaton, 33, of Alfred, was held on $20,000 cash bail following his arraignment Monday.
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