Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Iceland summit stresses gender equality in politics
More than 400 of the world’s female political leaders pledge to stand against sexual harassment.
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Cells with DNA made in lab lead to ‘Holy Grail’ of synthetic biology
A new microbe can create proteins with the potential to change how cells work or even to improve medicine.
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Monica Lewinsky bristles at title of segment on Clinton affair
She suggests an alternative name for the upcoming HLN television special.
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Annual Skowhegan Holiday Stroll celebrates 25th year
Scheduled events include a parade Friday night with Santa Claus arriving on a firetruck, roasting marshmallows, horse-drawn wagon rides and fire hula hoops.
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Garrison Keillor fired for allegations of inappropriate behavior
Keillor was the longtime host of the beloved ‘Prairie Home Companion.’
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Former Marine drafts plan for Cumberland craft brewery with a higher purpose
Brad Nadeau wants to brew beer and give back to his fellow veterans.
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‘Today’ host Matt Lauer fired after complaint about ‘inappropriate sexual behavior’
NBC says one complaint was lodged against Lauer at the network, but a report published after his firing accuses him of habitual misconduct.
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Stubbornly cold oven threatens to derail Thanksgiving meal
For Food editor Peggy Grodinsky, the hours leading up to the holiday feast were calm. Too calm.
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‘Grill My Cheese’ offers upgrades to the classic comfort food
This new cookbook gets down to the melty minutiae.