The state’s medical cannabis market does not require testing for chemicals or mold. Industry groups are pushing back against the bill.
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Lewiston schools receive grant to combat student homelessness
Roughly 1,700 students and their families in five school systems are expected to benefit from the pilot, MaineHousing said.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects
The seven projects include 141 units for older adults in Bath, Portland and Windham, and 179 units for families in Portland, Biddeford and Mexico.
Posted inLocal & State
Fabian Cruz-Thompson, Biddeford: Bike shop mentee becomes the mentor
The Biddeford resident teaches children and teens how to fix bikes at the shop, where he came to do the same as a kid.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
UNE announces free tuition for some students
Applicants with a high school GPA of at least 3.85 and a family income of less than $100,000 qualify for free tuition starting next fall.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Lawyer accuses state prison of unfairly limiting client’s calls after allegations of witness tampering
Lorenze Labonte was moved to Maine State Prison before his trial on a murder charge in connection with the death of Ahmed Sharif in Biddeford last year. His attorney says he can barely make phone calls.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
As the EPA sets new standards for lead dust exposure, Maine continues work to eradicate poisoning
The number of Maine children with elevated levels of lead in their blood has dropped significantly, but state and local officials say there is still a lot of work to be done to remove hazards from older housing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Third recreational cannabis recall issued in as many months
The recall impacts 1/8-ounce packages of cannabis flower sold Oct. 11-24 at 4 dispensaries in Bethel, Biddeford and Sanford.
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Biddeford city manager sets date to step down
Jim Bennett announced his phased retirement at a City Council meeting last week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Saco man accused of arson after fire damages Biddeford home
The residents were home at the time of the fire but made it out uninjured, police said.