Facing animal cruelty charges and other legal troubles, Jerry Ireland said his problems were harming the organization’s progress.
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Facing legal problems, head of farmers group for veterans steps down
Jerry Ireland, the controversial founder of United Farmer Veterans of Maine, said his problems were harming the organization’s progress.
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Gov. LePage vetoes bill that would ease access to medical marijuana, listing 11 objections
About 42,000 Maine patients could benefit from legislation that revamps the caregiver system and removes some conditions for obtaining medical cards.
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U.S. law enforcement’s boat stops along maritime border rankle Canadian fishermen
Border Patrol has questioned the crews of more than 20 Canadian vessels and an unknown number of American boats in a ramped-up effort that has yielded no immigration arrests.
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Portland developer of digital therapeutics for patients raises $5.3 million
The investment will allow MedRhythms to launch a platform that focuses on creating prescription products for people with neurological injuries and diseases.
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Commentary: Retooling Maine’s displaced workers
With new strategies and investments, an updated workforce can rise from their ranks.
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Price of Maine wild blueberries tumbles to lowest point in more than 30 years
The industry hopes for a comeback amid oversupply, competition from cultivated berries.
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Sale of Rumford paper mill to Chinese company is completed
The property, which employs about 620 people, will be called the ND Paper–Rumford Mill.
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Pyro City Maine launches fireworks store in Skowhegan just weeks after vote
A Town Meeting vote allows the sale of pyrotechnics in town just in time for the Fourth of July with a full stock of consumer fireworks and instruction on their safe use.
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Small bakery businesses on the rise in rural locations around Maine
And they’re finding a measure of success.