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AK: Alaska Journal - Sitka Police chief named to marijuana board
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alaskajournal - Sitka Police Chief Jeff Ankerfelt was named to the Alaska Marijuana Control Board on May 24. (Thu Jun 21 18:07:59 2018 PDT)

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alaskajournal - Millions in federal funds flow toward opioid epidemic Look for fairly consistent funding to flow into programs combating the opioid crisis over the next several years after Alaska was designated the recipient of three grants to pay for more treatment... (Thu Jun 21 18:07:59 2018 PDT)

CO: High Country News
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CO: High Country News - [Wh...] ... (Thu Jun 21 16:07:09 2018 PDT)

CO: jun 21 2018 issue - Boulder Weekly
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boulderweekly - (US) Canadian parliament just legalized marijuana Canadian parliamen... (Thu Jun 21 16:01:05 2018 PDT)

CO: Canadian parliament just legalized marijuana - Boulder Weekly
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boulderweekly - (US) The main one it rejected was one that would have given Canadian provincial governments the option of banning home growing of pot. b Canadians [are] allowed to make beer at home. B said Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. b It is already possible to grow cannabis for medical purposes. (Thu Jun 21 16:01:05 2018 PDT)

TOP: Bethlehem Township police seek man who kept guns, 'device' in storage facility - The Morning Call
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mcall - (US) There were also syringes, drug-smoking devices, marijuana and an unidentified powder substance, according to court records. (Thu Jun 21 14:23:10 2018 PDT)

TOP: Police dog Nacho sniffs meth during Colorado traffic stop - The State
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thestate - (US) Police dog Nacho helps sniff out $1 million worth of meth in a subwoofer box Police dog Nacho was helping deputies during a Colorado traffic stop when he sniffed out drugs in the trunk of the vehicle. (Thu Jun 21 14:22:58 2018 PDT)

TOP: Federal judge sentences SC con artist to 6 years prison - The State
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thestate - (US) SC methadone clinic responds to allegations tha... (Thu Jun 21 14:22:58 2018 PDT)

TOP: Judge dismisses Emanuel lawsuits, says FBI can fix gun checks - The State
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thestate - (US) [Drug charges reinst...] ... (Thu Jun 21 14:22:58 2018 PDT)

TOP: Myrtle Beach methadone clinic responds to fatal wreck suit - The State
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thestate - (US) Myrtle Beach methadone clinic responds to fatal wreck suit ! The State SC methadone clinic responds to allegations that it's responsible for fatal wreck ! The State ... (Thu Jun 21 14:22:58 2018 PDT)