A judge in Philadelphia has put a state challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold while lawyers for the billionaire and his political action committee try to move the lawsuit to federal court
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Jay residents to consider amending marijuana ordinance
The amendment would change the 200-foot setback requirement from property lines and the minimum 5-acre parcel to cultivate or manufacture marijuana.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Restaurant closure trend continues in Farmington as Uno Mas shuts down
Three Farmington food service businesses have closed so far this year. First Gifford’s Ice Cream, then Mary Jane’s Slice of Heaven, and now Uno Mas. What’s next?
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man accused of Owl’s Head child death challenges cause of death
Prosecutors believe the child’s lacerated liver suggests that Aziayh Scott stomped him to death. Scott’s defense attorney says the toddler might have actually died from improper CPR.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fire destroys Skowhegan home, injures 1
Firefighters responded at about 3 p.m. to the fire on Waterville Road, also known as U.S. Route 201, which remained closed Thursday evening.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Florida man, Augusta woman sentenced for recorded sexual assault of child
Taylor Lewis sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in Gardiner while Matthew Elston watched via video from Florida. They were both sentenced to prison Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Land conservation, access organization open nearly 3,000 acres to public in Madrid Township area
The 2,666 acres acquired by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in May is now open to the public to enjoy for recreation purposes including, fishing and hunting, snowmobiling and hiking.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
University of Maine System sees 3% enrollment increase after final tally
Following an October census, the system said there are more than 20,000 undergraduate students, and graduate enrollment has reached a record 4,965.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Records show a conflicted Gov. Mills under pressure over fate of gun waiting period
Emails and internal records shed new light on the pressure Gov. Janet Mills faced as she came to a decision not to veto the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine sets record for hottest Halloween
The unofficial high temperature of 75 degrees Thursday smashed the record set 68 years ago, according to weather officials.