Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state’s medical market. Business owners say it’s cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.
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Banned champ returning to Oxford 250, Farmington’s Jeff Taylor retires on top
Cole Butcher missed a chance at a three-peat last year due to ban; Taylor says he’s done driving after finally winning the big race; Speedway 95 is offering all-wheel drive races.
KVCC starting basketball programs this winter
Rusty Mercier will lead the women’s program, while Matt Kenna will coach the men’s team.
Heat danger: Maine’s most vulnerable at risk from rising summer temps
Last summer was Maine’s hottest on record and data show the state is getting hotter.
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
Mic’d up: Lewiston’s Joe Dube and Lawrence’s Colton Carter at Lobster Bowl practice
Dube keeps chirping while Carter asks philosophical questions and plays ‘Would you rather?’
2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls outdoor track and field team
Record-breaking distance runners, top New England field athletes and repeat Varsity Maine selections dot this year’s all-state list.
Kennebec drowning victim remembered as a generous man who loved the outdoors
Robert Stolt was fishing on the Kennebec River near Lines Island in Bath on Sunday when he jumped into the water to rescue his dog after it had tried to retrieve a fish.
Maine track and field athletes win New England titles
Three boys and one girl from the Pine Tree State earn championships in Connecticut.
Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.