Donald Trump’s transition team has begun what a close ally calls a hostile takeover of the federal government, ignoring the rules for the handover of power in the process.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
DEA faces legal challenge as uncertainty clouds plan to reclassify marijuana
The reclassification effort is far from a done deal and the politics are messy: Trump and his controversial pick for attorney general have signaled support for reclassifying marijuana, breaking with establishment Republican leaders.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council approves 12-bed winter shelter for young adults
An emergency declaration will allow New Beginnings to operate under new city licensing rules, including the ability for shelter guests to sleep on cots instead of the floor.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Crow in Gorham tests positive for West Nile virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention tested the bird last week, the town announced Tuesday.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Fire at former Elan School in Poland still under investigation
The Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a blaze at 70 Number Five Road.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Shoreland restoration work progresses on two lakefront properties on Sebago Lake
“I think when people drive by it in a boat they’re going to be pleased,” said Raymond Code Enforcement Officer Chris Hanson.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism
The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton town manager paid for 93 hours of unused vacation time
Maria Greeley said the Select Board decided to pay her for 93.25 hours that she did not use in her first year as town manager.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford Library welcomes the public, incoming director
Jerry Cohen, chair of the Library Board of Trustees, said Thursday they’ve moved all new shelves to create wider aisles to make it easier for wheelchair access anywhere in the building.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford enters lease/purchase agreement for new grader
Public Works Supt. Dale Roberts said that during the summer, the grader was up for trade this year for trade.