The Cabin in the Woods project at Togus, with 21 cabins for homeless veterans, is expected to be completed and opened to its first residents in June.
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Maine lawmakers won’t extend moratorium on pot sales, but it’s still not for sale
Absent the state infrastructure to license retail pot, the move will have little impact on towns, a committee co-chair says.
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Idexx revenue jumped by 11 percent in 2017
The Westbrook company touts the recent corporate tax cut and vows to boost employee retirement funds.
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Lawmakers delay vote on bill to establish youth wages
The controversial measure would allow employers to pay young or inexperienced workers less than the $10-an-hour minimum wage that took effect Jan. 1.
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Group that organized solar protest at CMP contemplating next steps
A spokesperson for the group that organized a “counterlobby” at Central Maine Power Co.’s headquarters said the group thinks it struck a nerve at the utility company.
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LePage agrees to delay new, more restrictive medical marijuana rules
The governor wants to give a committee more time to resolve deficiencies in the program before implementing new caregiver and processor regulations.
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Three Maine housing companies with ties to Michael Liberty file for bankruptcy
The complexes, which lease to elderly, disabled and low-income tenants, are expected to continue operations.
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Environmental group sues LePage, says wind farm ban is unconstitutional
The Conservation Law Foundation says the governor’s action violates the constitutional separation of powers.
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Norwegian company to build large, land-based salmon farm in Belfast
The plan calls for millions in investment that will eventually create up to 140 jobs.