As new legislation regulating marijuana takes effect, the debate about whether and how to mandate testing and potency limits for medical cannabis continues.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation / World, News
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dies at 63
Landau’s partnership with director James Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997’s ‘Titanic.’
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn honors police officer killed 75 years ago in line of duty
The city dedicated a memorial Sunday morning to Norman Philbrick at the intersection of Court and Main streets.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Kudos: Cathy McDonald ‘got involved and stayed involved’ in Lewiston
McDonald has been organizing the Liberty Fest since 1997. This year, she was also tapped to help the city pull together a balloon festival.
Posted inNews
The Week in Photos: June 29 to July 5, 2024
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from last week.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maxwell’s in Cape Elizabeth to close strawberry farm after 5 decades
The owners said the decision was in the making for some time, and this season’s abrupt ending because of a fruit fly infestation was not the deciding factor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
One killed, two injured in head-on crash in Gray
The driver of one vehicle has been charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn arson and shootout turn Maine’s public defender crisis into a blame game
A judge lowered an Auburn man’s bail because she couldn’t find an attorney to represent him for weeks. The deadly violence and fire that followed his release has led to recriminations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston shop owner helps immigrants through her food delivery service
Conversations with New Mainers: Alice Ntsame sells groceries and goods that cater to Maine’s sub-Saharan African population while trying to make it easier for new arrivals to become self-sufficient more quickly.
Posted inAndroscoggin County
Moxie Festival to return with a performance by ‘American Idol’ sensation Julia Gagnon and the longest Moxie Day Parade ever
The festival will be held July 12-14 and will feature a Moxie recipe contest, a Moxie chugging contest, a car show, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.