The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate will be in Portland for a Sunday night rally and a meeting with union workers on Labor Day.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Medical marijuana storefront applies for permit for Auburn Mall parking lot
Auburn has an application pending for a medical marijuana storefront in the former bank building in the Auburn Mall parking lot. Deputy City Clerk Kelsey Earle said the space is an allowable zone for it and isn’t within a setback from other businesses. The city hasn’t limited the number of medical marijuana shops allowed, but […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Historic Bar Harbor mansion once listed for $15.5 million is going up for auction
East of Eden, an 8-bedroom, 12-bathroom waterfront mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, goes on the auction block Sept. 7.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Stepfather gets 55 years for murdering girl, in abuse case that exposed flaws in child protection system
Julio Carrillo had pleaded guilty to what the judge called the ‘formalized and repeatedly ritual torture’ of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy. His family members asked the judge for mercy during an emotional sentencing hearing.
Posted inBusiness
Aggressive Amazon tactic pushes you to consider its own brand before you click ‘buy’
The feature shows the e-commerce giant’s power on the country’s dominant online retail site.
Posted inNation / World, News
Hurricane Dorian aims for U.S. after causing limited damage in Caribbean
The storm is expected to grow in size and could land anywhere from South Florida to South Carolina on Sunday or Monday.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Brownfield man faces several charges, including gross sexual assault
Gerald Geisinger, 34, was arrested by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday and charged with gross sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault and criminal restraint.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Uncategorized
Queen approves Johnson’s bid to suspend Parliament
Opposition leaders fear a no-deal Brexit could wreak havoc on the British economy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth up to $12 billion
Thousands of state and local governments are suing Purdue Pharma over its central role in the deadly opioid crisis.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Trump pushes for border fence, says he’d pardon aides worried about wrongdoing
A White House request to divert $3.6 billion in Pentagon funds to the barrier project is expected to be approved in coming weeks.