Supporters say the ban will keep teens from becoming addicted to nicotine, while foes say adults should be able to purchase the products. The House and Senate will vote on the bill in the coming weeks.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
The alewife has seen a resurgence, and now a Benton festival returns to honor the native fish
The Benton Alewife Festival is scheduled for Saturday, resuming for the first time since 2019 when the coronavirus pandemic put it on pause.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner officials debate additional spending for property revaluation in city spending plan
City Councilor Terry Berry wants to see funding for a citywide revaluation pushed up the priority list, but infrastructure projects not included in the city’s proposed budget are also emerging priorities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Another camper reported stolen from Scott’s Recreation in Manchester
The theft in late April involved a camper parked in the same spot as a camper that was stolen in October from the dealership’s overflow lot.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville traffic to be impacted this weekend as Colby College holds graduation, other events
Parts of Mayflower Hill Drive will be closed to traffic at certain times over the weekend — especially Sunday morning, when the college holds its commencement exercises.
Posted inLocal & State
Rockland police say dog owner left dog at home when he reported it stolen from a parking lot
The dog’s owner reported the dog stolen during a shopping trip in Rockland but forgot he left it at home.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Gambling director optimistic Maine sports betting could go live by November
A revised set of rules governing sports gambling in the state was published Wednesday. Barring significant public comment, they could be sent to the attorney general’s office for approval by June.
Posted inLocal & State
Public session on proposed wildlife refuge to take place in Farmington
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified a study area of 200,000 acres.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers clash over gun bills, but make little progress on legislation
The fate of several gun safety bills remain in limbo after split committee votes, with legislators on both sides of the aisle accusing the opposition of being intransigent.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Dennis Dechaine seeking new trial after DNA revelations
New DNA testing excluded Dechaine’s profile from some of the key evidence seized at the scene of Sarah Cherry’s murder 34 years ago.