Babies in dispensaries, ID checks at registers and free samples: Businesses say a new law will improve the ‘weird’ cannabis shopping experience, reduce the stigma and make it akin to buying alcohol.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston councilors discuss public bathrooms during budget talks
Councilors did not discuss the proposed $111.19 million school budget.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Climate change is rarely mentioned in top-rated films of the last decade
A new report co-authored by a Colby College professor includes a climate scorecard for movies that found only about 1 in 10 of the last decade’s top films even mention the topic.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Wilton approves road closures for upcoming Blueberry Festival
Selectperson Keith Swett stressed to Event Coordinator Renee Woodard on Tuesday, April 23, to keep barricades up and manned until all the foot traffic has cleared.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
23 people died on the job in Maine last year, including 3 killed in the Lewiston mass shooting
As Maine leads the country in workplace injury rates, labor advocates are calling on the government to strengthen safety protections and enforcement.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Opponents of waiting period on gun purchases vow to challenge law in court
Critics of the new law hope to block it in court, saying it is unconstitutional. Supporters of the waiting period are confident it would be upheld.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Minot OKs bids for paving and gravel
Town officials award job to lowest of six bidders.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school board proposes $37 million budget
The proposal is $3.7 million more than this year.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Brazilian steakhouse ‘Food Point’ almost ready to open in Lewiston
The Buzz: Mason’s Brewing Company suspends plans to build brewery in Auburn; Poland Spring switching to aluminum bottles; Auburn law firm closing after 93 years.