Massachusetts authorities are investigating how marijuana from a Maine dispensary ended up at a Framingham testing lab, apparently crossing state lines in violation of federal law.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLocal & State
Head of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine set to finish 3-decade ‘labor of love’
Bob Clark, the CEO of the clubs in Portland and four other locations, will retire next April after 30 years with organization.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Entrepreneurs see rules proposed for recreational pot as a sign of progress
Potential retailers give mostly decent grades to the draft marijuana regulations released by the state Monday.
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Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered
The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Ownership of Falmouth pizza shop in transition
The Falmouth House of Pizza’s longtime owners, citing a ‘weird, bizarre situation,’ say one of their sons will reopen it under a new name next month.
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Pot shops embrace ‘420’ while biding time on rules
Fire on Fore is using the auspicious date linked to marijuana for its grand opening. It intends to make the switch to recreational sales as soon as the state finalizes rules for the emerging industry.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Woman charged with killing 2-year-old will ask to be released on bail
Savannah Smith, accused of murdering Kloe Hawksley in Bucksport, will seek bail at a hearing next week.
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To minimize tuition hikes, growing UNE freezes employees’ pay
The University of New England cites challenges in paying for its recent expansion of academic programs.
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Mayor, advocates for the homeless oppose plan to cap shelter beds
Portland City Manager Jon Jennings says providing unlimited access strains taxpayers, but critics say his proposal would violate a pledge Portland has held to for decades.
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Gorham taken aback by high cost to renovate, expand high school
Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan for the 59-year-old building.