The amount of mold in some cannabis samples from illegal Chinese operations maxed out the laboratory’s equipment while others contained lead, pesticides and banned chemicals.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News, Politics
How a former lawmaker grew weed with alleged Chinese crime groups in rural Maine
A web of shell companies and illegal grows allegedly linked to Chinese organized crime traces its start to one former Democratic legislator, his cannabis consulting business, and his chain of central Maine dispensaries.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Androscoggin River, once a ‘national disgrace’, should be recognized for cleanup efforts, advocates say
Advocates propose reclassifying the water quality of the river from Rumford to Lisbon — a move they say could spark economic growth.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Portland Diocese says no to operating St. Dom’s for a ‘bridge year’
Church officials and the board formed to save the school are still negotiating an offer to rent the campus next school year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
St. Dom’s board proposes new terms as diocese’s deadline passes
The Saint Dominic Regional High School board had until Wednesday to come up with $3 million for an escrow account to help fund a ‘bridge year’ for the high school.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Leavitt softball squeaks past Medomak Valley in B South showdown
A dropped third strike sparks Hornets to victory in matchup of unbeaten squads.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mic’d up: Leavitt softball pitcher Hailey Turcotte
Senior provides commentary and music during the Hornets’ victory over Gray-New Gloucester.
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Leavitt softball lights up Gray-New Gloucester
Hailey Turcotte and the Hornets hold the Patriots to one hit and one run in a five-inning victory.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
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St. Dom’s families air frustrations as group proposes buying Auburn school for $4.9 million
Members of the Saint Dominic Academy community continue to question the Portland Diocese’s intentions in negotiations to keep the high school open.