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Maine argues for its right to discriminate against out-of-state medical cannabis dispensaries

by Emily Allen April 7, 2022April 8, 2022

The state is appealing a court ruling that said it was unconstitutional for the state to bar nonresidents from its medical marijuana industry.

Maine, Uncategorized

Sen. Susan Collins tests positive for COVID-19

by Dennis Hoey April 7, 2022April 8, 2022

The state’s senior senator attended the Gridiron Club dinner Saturday night that appears to be the source of an outbreak in Washington.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Orrington church suing the governor for pandemic restrictions says its case still matters

by Emily Allen April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Calvary Chapel Bangor is still suing the governor for pandemic restrictions on religious gatherings that haven’t been in effect for more than a year.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine newspapers, national legal service continue legal fight for faster access to civil complaints

by Emily Allen April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

In oral arguments before the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston, attorneys for news outlets asked that a dismissal of their lawsuit be overturned, citing First Amendment concerns.

Maine, News, Uncategorized

Fatal crash closes part of Brighton Avenue in Portland

by Megan Gray and Dennis Hoey April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

No further details were immediately available.

Maine, Uncategorized

Maine COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 100 as cases rise in Northeast

by Lana Cohen April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

The state’s top health officials warned this week that a slight rise of coronavirus in wastewater samples in Maine could indicate virus levels are increasing here as they have in other Northeast states.