The new law clarifies the use and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol products.
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Maine’s February unemployment rate extends streak
The state’s streak of unemployment rates below 4 percent continues.
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State hires director for its recreational marijuana program
Scott Lever will report to Erik Gundersen, who leads the state’s new Office of Marijuana Policy.
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Maine to provide $5.1 million in subsidies to give a boost to electric car sales
The state will use money it received in the Volkswagen settlement to fund the program, which also will include at least 50 vehicle charging stations.
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BIW union votes no confidence in president
Mike Keenan said the 98-person vote has little impact, given that 1,300 elected him to office.
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Boston investment firm offers to buy Saddleback
The Rangeley ski resort has been closed since 2015.
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BIW union president accuses fellow officers of misconduct
The leader of machinists union Local S6 said his secretary and chief steward have failed to execute their duties.
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Food City Holdings Inc. becomes employee-owned
LEWISTON — Food City Holdings Inc., doing business as Food City and Save-A-Lot Food Stores, has completed a transaction to become 100 percent employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan. All eligible employees will be granted shares of company stock each year, at no cost to themselves, allowing them to earn ownership over time and […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber to hold annual meeting and awards banquet
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its 42nd annual meeting and awards banquet starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Oxford Casino Hotel, 777 Casino Way. A social hour and entertainment will be followed by introductions and a buffet dinner, with keynote speaker Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, to follow. […]
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Southwest says Boeing Max 8 jets used on Baltimore-Portland route are safe
The airline says it is confident in the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, which have been involved in 2 fatal crashes in 6 months, and will continue flying them.