The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services received the 2019 Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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First snowfall of March blankets central Maine, causing delays and closures
In the waning days of winter, Monday’s snowfall adds only a few inches to the relatively low seasonal total, officials said.
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Observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be held at State House
Events will include opening remarks by Gov. Janet Mills and Adjutant Gen. Douglas Farnham, as well as veteran recognition conducted by Acting MBVS Director David A. Richmond and state legislators.
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State backs out of second cannabis contract
A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.
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On new route, Trek Across Maine expected to bring 2,000 cyclists through much of the Kennebec Valley
The 35th anniversary of the Trek Across Maine bicycle ride, an event that annually draws about 2,000 bicyclists and is the American Lung Association’s biggest fundraiser in the nation, will traverse new communities in 2019.
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Augusta police probe nighttime robbery at city store
A man threatened to use a weapon Monday night when robbing the Big Apple store on Stone Street Monday night, police said.
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Bill calling for Maine employers to offer paid sick time draws conflicting testimony
Backers of the requirement say it would promote healthier workplaces and attract younger workers to the state, while opponents say it would be a financial hardship for small businesses.
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Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract
In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state’s oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman & Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.