“Working with Gov. LePage, Poliquin helped eliminate $1.7 billion of public pension debt that cut spending $200 million a year.” State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin hitches his wagon firmly to Gov. Paul LePage in this new 30-second ad. The spot features the Republican U.S. Senate candidate embracing the governor during Poliquin’s swearing-in ceremony and takes credit […]
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Augusta man charged with use of explosives
Jeremy Upp, 36, is arrested after authorities searched his apartment and later detonated explosive material allegedly found inside.
Dispensary operator stumbling, some say
But Wellness Connection says its growing facility is big enough and gets few patient complaints.
Jail time urged for woman who stole from lawyers
The Gardiner woman who embezzled more than $166,000 from the Maine Trial Lawyers Association should jailed for a year, a state prosecutor recommends.
Surge of ‘bath salts’ cases in Kennebec County
Kennebec County logs the state’s second-most poison control calls for exposure to “bath salts” through the first half of the year.
Maine medical marijuana group countersues former backer
Northeast Patients Group seeks hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in the filing.
State reviewing dispensary group’s loan
Northeast Patients says it’s possible it could open a medical marijuana facility by mid-September.
Marijuana dispensary taps financing
Its operation struggling, Northeast Patients Group has brought in a new player from West Hollywood, Calif., and $1.6 million in new funds as it hopes to open four of Maine’s eight licensed dispensaries.
Growth pains for medical pot
The issue of out-of-state funding is causing some controversy as Maine’s industry gets off the ground.
Calif. group sues operator of Maine pot dispensaries
Berkeley Patients Group alleges that Northeast Patients Group’s executive director breached her employment contract with Berkeley.