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Marijuana sales continue to surge higher in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Sales of marijuana in Maine are continuing an upward trend since the product finally reached stores.
UMaine announces $110M for athletic facility upgrades
ORONO, Maine (AP) The University of Maine plans to spend $110 million to modernize athletic facilities over the next decade with a new basketball building, three new outdoor artificial turf fields and two new domed facilities.
Sen. Collins backs grant to help nation’s homeless amid pandemic
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has joined a group of senators that has introduced an act designed to help tackle the problem of homelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DHHS updating rules for involuntary commitments after ruling
Maine is updating its involuntary commitment process following a state supreme court ruling that said psychiatric patients may not be held for extended periods in emergency rooms without a judge getting involved.
Maine GOP to consider rebuking Collins over impeachment vote
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) The chair of the Maine Republican Party says there will be a meeting soon to discuss Sen. Susan Collins’ impeachment vote.
Apprenticeship act to include Maine lobstermen, loggers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Some of Maine’s most longstanding industries will be eligible for federal funding under an expanded apprenticeship program.
Maine dog owners have to June to renew licenses
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine dog owners won’t be left in a tough spot over overdue dog licenses this year.
Girl who fell from chairlift in Maine released from hospital
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) An 8-year-old girl who fell from a chairlift at a Maine ski resort has been released from a hospital with minor injuries.
Messy storm leads to icy road conditions for Maine drivers
A messy storm Monday night into Tuesday led to slick road conditions for the morning commute.
