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Local & State

Portland, Augusta set new record high temperatures

by Dennis Hoey February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

The 62 degrees reached in Portland beat the previous record high for the date of 51 degrees in 2005.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Augusta councilors to consider funds for streetlight takeover

by Keith Edwards February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

City officials anticipate significant savings by buying streetlights and converting them to more-efficient LEDs.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics

Advocates rally in Maine for continued access to CBD products

by Penelope Overton February 5, 2019February 5, 2019

More than 100 people turned out at the State House to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduced a bill to make the sale of CBD legal in Maine.

Community

Job Corps Centers in Maine accepting applications

February 5, 2019

Job Corps Centers in Maine are accepting applications for those interested in jump starting their career. Job Corps is a no cost training program for young women and men, ages 16 to 24 years old. People can choose from several career opportunities including heavy truck driving, health care, culinary arts, construction, electrical and auto mechanics. […]