A 3rd referendum, which would limit donations to political action committees that seek to independently influence elections, has already qualified for the November ballot.
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Posted inNation & World, News
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
The resolution calls on Israel and Hamas ‘to fully implement its terms without delay and without condition.’
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Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That’s led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Although Massachusetts voters opted to legalize marijuana more than 7 years ago, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has taken the position that transporting pot across the ocean risks running afoul of federal laws.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Promotions are becoming rarer, blocking entry-level workers from even starting
A main feature of the 2024 labor market is that fewer workers are quitting. A lesser-known one is that fewer are getting promoted.
Posted inEvents
Watch Newsroom Live: How Journalists Get Their Stories
This virtual conversation took place on Thursday, June 27 on Zoom.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
JCPenney to close Waterville store; Renys to move in next year
JCPenney plans to close its store at 60 Elm Plaza in Waterville on Sept. 22, and R.H. Reny Inc. owner John Reny confirmed Monday his company’s 19th store will open there next year.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Windsor residents to vote on proposed 9.06% budget increase
The annual town meeting is scheduled to be begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Windsor Elementary School.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Afghanistan rescue dogs settle in to life in Maine after 7,000-mile journey
Thirteen dogs from Kabul arrived in Woolwich, where they now seek forever homes. Though the 7,000-mile journey was far from easy, volunteers deem the effort “a championing success.”
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing
The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro residents to vote on marijuana, solid waste ordinance changes
At last week’s town meeting, residents approved of the proposed municipal and school budgets, elected new town officials and decided against tweaking administrative procedure. On Tuesday, voters go to the polls.