This is the first time the Office of the Maine Attorney General has weighed in on the constitutionality of the 2021 law, which the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is challenging on the grounds that it creates new liability and exposes defendants to ‘tens of millions of dollars’ in potential claims.
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Changes are coming to Maine’s $300 million medical cannabis industry
Medical cannabis growers could face increased regulations as adult-use sales start to match medical.
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Bright and bold or more diluted hues? Foliage experts predict a pretty display, either way
The leaves are expected to start turning in northern Maine this week, when we’ll start to see how the summer’s weather affects the colors. Saturday’s storm did not bring down leaves and is unlikely to affect foliage, an expert said Sunday.
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Cobscook Shores adds 25-acre Pembroke parcel to its holdings
The organization has created an extensive waterfront park system, but some fear a loss of local tax revenue will affect small communities.
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Apple does not fall far from family tree in Madison
Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.
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Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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As cleanup from Lee continues, CMP says most customers should have power back
The Maine Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies were working with local safety officials on cleanup and recovery.
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Nearly 800 Maine voters left No Labels party after signature-drive confusion
The group, which drew criticism from some voters who said they were misled into changing party affiliations, still has well over the 5,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
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Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify working waterfront
Lift All Boats, launched by Luke’s Lobster, gives young people of color access to an iconic Maine industry that can be difficult to crack.
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The gray zone: A Maine lobsterman’s journey to Ukraine’s front lines
Civilian volunteer Alex Curtis, of North Haven, is preparing to make his fourth trip to the war-torn country in November.