In Harrison a pet wolf hybrid was put away after it was attacked by a rabid raccoon. But still, the expansions of big-box retailers move forward. Ellsworth, which gave quick approval to both a Wal-Mart supercenter and a Home Depot last winter may have to backtrack. Three residents say the planning board didn't follow the rules in granting the Wal-Mart building permit, and they have 4.5 hours of tapes they say offer proof. Legislative leaders, who have no compunction about raising state taxes on smokes, have declared smoking on the Statehouse balcony off-limits.
Butts are still OK on the grounds around the building, though.
The 1998 tobacco settlement banned cigarette billboards, but large, colorful signs can still be found in convenience stores and other venues and OOB officials want them removed. The child died while in state-supervised foster care. On the edge Here's a first for you. It would give judges authority to remove firearms from those subject to a temporary protection from abuse order. SAM is still opposed.