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Maine governor pushback stalls tribal sovereignty proposal

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) An effort to change Maine’s relationship with tribes has stalled with pushback from the Mills administration, likely pushing the issue back until next year.

Maine’s tourism industry took a 27 percent hit last summer

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s tourism industry saw visitation drop by about 27% last year during the pandemic, but the impact wasn’t as dire as some feared.

Gummies, chocolates for adults only in marijuana market

Businesses in Maine offering edible marijuana products are hoping to grab a growing share of the market, though some worry about the appeal of edible products to children.

Maine SOS calls for legislation to target obscene vanity license plates

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was expected to testify Tuesday afternoon in support of legislation that would allow her office to reject some vanity plates.

Governor Mills unveils plan targeting economic recovery, infrastructure

Governor Janet Mills on Tuesday unveiled her plan to move Maine toward economic recovery, as the state anticipates a gradual reopening and lifting of COVID-19 restrictions over the summer.

Paper mill that was site of explosion sues inspection firm

The owner of a paper mill in Maine that was the site of an explosion last year has filed a lawsuit against a company that was responsible for inspection and maintenance.

Maine Supreme Court to hear appeal of Portland’s hazard pay ordinance

A referendum approved by Portland voters that increased pay for minimum wage workers during a state of emergency is facing an appeal in Maine’s Supreme Court.