DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’d like to thank the Sun Spots angel I encountered today. I had just picked up my granddaughter from early dismissal at St. Dom’s, and I asked if she’d like a treat at Dunkin’ donuts. Of course, she agreed. We were in line behind a driver in a silver Forester. When we came […]
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Proposal to close Maine’s recreational cannabis market won’t appear on November ballot
A petition seeking a statewide referendum on whether to end recreational sales and add oversight to the medical marijuana industry was not submitted in time to qualify for the November 2026 ballot.
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Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News
Jay, Wilton police ‘just trying to survive’ as options for collaboration are mulled
With pros and cons to each option, the towns’ police chiefs say keeping local authority was a priority for the committee studying the issue.
Posted inHealth, News
Dentists testify in favor of bill that would reduce wait times for children
The proposed bill would increase reimbursement rates for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for dental work.
Posted inNews
Nate Libby out as Lewiston’s director of economic development
Libby, a former longtime state legislator, was placed on administrative leave, but is not expected to return to the job.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Are Republicans trying again to impeach Shenna Bellows?
Bellows ignited controversy last month by pausing the issuing of undercover license plates for federal law enforcement.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Another Sabattus police chief resigns: ‘The department is falling apart’
After 5 chiefs in 5 years, the town is considering joining forces with Lisbon.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine officials concerned by ‘lack of cooperation’ from UPS in ballot investigation last fall, records show
UPS says it fully cooperated with the state and that its internal investigation shows that the ‘box containing the ballots was damaged and the contents were inadvertently repackaged in a different shipment.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Auburn to get $8M for housing, economic development
The city plans to use the federal funding on sewer, water and sidewalk infrastructure in south Auburn.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Maine to get $4M in private funds to improve education, work options in correctional facilities
Only 4 states were selected by a national nonprofit to receive grant money and technological assistance to create education, job training and workforce pathways for current and formerly incarcerated people.