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Posted inCops & Courts
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
What to know about Green Wednesday’s preholiday bump for Maine cannabis
Green Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, has become a reliable preholiday sales boost for Maine’s recreational cannabis market.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Rangeley businessman Lucas Sirois found guilty on all 8 charges in marijuana case
Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.
Posted inMaine
Farmington veteran recalls role as ball turret gunner in World War II
Wallace Goldfarb, 102, was one of the few who survived as ball turret gunners, flying 34 combat missions over France and Germany in one of the most dangerous duty assignments during the war.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Bail revoked for alleged leader of illicit Farmington marijuana operation
A federal judge ordered Lucas Sirois to be held in custody after he allegedly retrieved firearms and made threats while awaiting trial.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Farmington principal issues apology in wake of uproar over ICE Halloween costume
Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington and Principal James Black issued statements Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News
Farmington middle school principal’s ICE costume sparks backlash
Some say Mount Blue Middle School Principal James Black’s Halloween costume showed poor judgment. His family says it was a private photo that got blown out of proportion when it was shared online.
Posted inNews
Franklin County OKs $18K cleanup to keep pests out of courthouse tower
Commissioners approved using courthouse reserve funds for cleaning and quarterly monitoring to prevent birds and other wildlife from reentering the bell tower.
Posted inNews
New gauge to help monitor Wilson Lake levels more accurately
An engineering student will install a new, more precise water-level gauge at Wilson Stream Dam next summer as part of his master’s thesis, providing long-term benefits for Wilton and local lake monitoring.