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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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.
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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 inMaine, 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 inMaine, 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, Maine, 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 inMaine, 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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s hospitals chase financial stability as Medicaid cuts loom
About 40% of Maine’s hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.
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Auburn struggled to clear roads during the last storm. Here’s what they learned.
Public Works officials said there are several takeaways that will allow them to better treat roads during low-temperature storms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.