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3 Chinese Nationals plead ‘not guilty’ to marijuana charges
On July 11, three Chinese Nationals charged with illegal marijuana cultivation pled not guilty in Lincoln County Unified Criminal Court during individual arraignment hearings. In January, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office led six raids in Whitefield and Chelsea leading to the arrest of seven Chinese Nationals and the issuing of a summons to another person, in connection with alleged illegal marijuana growing cultivation operations. On Jan. 10, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Maine Office of Cannabis Policy and Department of Homeland Security executed three search warrants in Whitefield and Jefferson.
'It's killing us': Public reacts to proposed expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill
ORONO, Maine — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection heard public comments on a proposed expansion of Maine’s largest landfill Tuesday in Orono. Juniper Ridge Landfill, a state-owned facility in Old Town and Alton, proposed adding around 12 million cubic yards to its facility. Before it can move...
Rain & Storms Overnight. FIRST ALERT Wednesday, Hot & Humid
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Rain and even a few thunderstorms continue to push into parts of central Maine this evening. The storms will continue to weaken but could still produce heavy rainfall and gusty winds. It will take some time for the rain to move into the Bangor region and eastern spots. It should be closer to midnight by the time this happens. Lows overnight will remain in the 60s and low 70s and it will continue to be humid.
Help 8-Year-Old Maine Athlete Who Qualified for the Olympic Nationals
This fantastically talented 8-year-old Maine boy participated in the Junior Olympics in New England over the weekend. His name is Kenton, and he was attempting to qualify for the 100 meter and 200 meter dash, as per a Facebook post. Guess what? He did it! We have officially now learned...
Maine State Ferry Service fares to increase Aug. 1
MAINE, USA — If you're planning to take the Maine State Ferries out of Rockland, Lincolnville, or Bass Harbor, get ready to pay a few dollars more. The Maine State Ferry Service announced ferry rates will increase on Aug. 1. This is the first increase MSFS has made since 2019.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
Maine Things To Do | Sebago Days, Friendship Lobster Boat Races, Aubrey’s Ride
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Things To Do | July 16-22 When: Registration, 9 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. When: Registration, 8 a.m.; Race, 10 a.m. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the...
UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment
The University of Maine System is selling a midcoast educational center that has been devoid of degree-seeking students since 2020. With this sale, the system is continuing to reduce its physical footprint as students shift to online courses amid a system-wide enrollment decline. At a Monday meeting in Orono, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously […] The post UMaine System reducing physical footprint in face of online learning and declining enrollment appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
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