Local & State
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Fate of Saco’s top police officers unknown as council ends investigation
A city official will not say whether Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress will return to their jobs.
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PublishedMay 7, 2019
Few police officers in Maine are tested for drugs
Law enforcement officials say few departments have universal drug-testing policies, an issue brought to light by the recent overdose death of a Lewiston officer.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Portland council votes 5-4 to reject earned sick time requirement
The majority believes a statewide policy would be better and that a local ordinance might inadvertently affect workers with existing paid time off benefits.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, wins James Beard award
He wins the outstanding wine, beer or spirits producer category, and was the only Mainer to reach the finals this year.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Driver killed in Pittsfield crash on U.S. Route 2
A 90-year-old man was killed after his car veered off the road and struck a tree on U.S. Route 2 Monday afternoon, police said.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Feeling lucky? Three Maine stores named tops in lottery sales
In addition, the stores, including two in southern Maine, collectively paid out more than $2 million in prize money in 2018.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Hearing set on recreational pot rules
The May 23 hearing in Portland will be the first opportunity for the public to provide in-person testimony on the state's draft of adult-use cannabis regulations.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide
The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Waterville council to consider leases for solar installations
The city would reap thousands of dollars in revenue annually for leasing the landfill and former Runser properties on Webb Road if the council approves the plan, according to City Manager Michael Roy.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Advocates push $80 million in public funding for low-income apartments
A measure in the State House would give developers tax incentives that could double the number of affordable housing units currently being constructed, backers say.
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