Voters in Wells will soon decide whether to allow recreational marijuana sales, joining 76 other towns in Maine that have already approved the practice.

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Unfortunately, when the Canadian stuff goes up, the American stuff will probably follow it,” one developer said. “So it could ...

Finalizing its dismantling is likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979.

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Attorney General's office is threatening to sue Maine if the state does not stop allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' and womens' sports.

Leonard Civittolo enjoyed going to the beach with her family. He had a strong faith, which helped guide his life from beginning to end.

Former Olympic champion Belinda Bencic stunned third-seeded American Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The 28-year-old wild ...

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