Michael Shepherd

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Published
March 13, 2013

Bill would let CanaRx sell drugs in Maine

Portland’s mayor said a deal with the Canadian firm saved the city $3.2 million before state regulators barred it from Maine.
Published
March 12, 2013

Big push for gun-data shield at Maine hearing

Supporters seek privacy protection for concealed weapons-permit holders, but critics fear that public oversight of officials will be compromised.
Published
March 12, 2013

Hearing on concealed-carry bill pits Maine sportsmen, ACLU

A big crowd is expected at the 1 p.m. legislative hearing on a bill to permanently shield data on concealed-weapon permits from public inspection.
Published
March 11, 2013

Many expected to testify on Maine gun-permit data bill

Extra rooms are reserved for the 1 p.m. hearing on the bill to ensure permit-holders’ confidentiality.
Published
March 11, 2013

Crowd expected for gun bill hearing Tuesday

A big crowd is expected to turn out for the public hearing on L.D. 345, the bill that would permanently shield data on concealed-weapon permits from public inspection.
Published
March 11, 2013

Bills to ban, restrict Maine fireworks considered

The 2012 legalization of consumer fireworks is blamed for excess noise and scaring livestock.
Published
March 11, 2013

Maine bills seek to ban or restrict use of fireworks

Proposals include requiring open-burning permits to shoot off fireworks and banning use within one mile of fields with livestock.
Published
March 10, 2013

After first six months, public access chief scores mixed reviews

Activists say they expect Brenda Kielty to evolve in the new position, even if the law ‘basically renders her a diplomat.’
Published
March 8, 2013

State officials open investigation of medical marijuana supplier

Wellness Connection of Maine, which grows marijuana for four dispensaries in Portland, Hallowell, Thomaston, and Brewer, described the investigation as “a comprehensive regulatory inspection” of the facility.
Published
March 3, 2013

Dirigo critic faces confirmation hearing Tuesday

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