Industry members are cautiously optimistic that rescheduling marijuana to a lower tier is one step closer to full legalization, but the fear of a ‘Big Pharma’ or federal takeover looms large.
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Cannabis recalls spark questions about chemical testing in Maine
Three recalls tied to the same cannabis producer are raising questions about transparency and regulatory follow-through.
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Group launches ballot initiative aimed at ending recreational marijuana sales in Maine
If the referendum question makes it onto the state ballot, voters will decide the fate of the $240 million-a-year market at the polls in 2026.
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Maine issues another recall of cannabis products
The recall issued Wednesday applies to products sold at 22 adult-use dispensaries in Maine and stems from the same producer as other recalls in recent months.
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Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges
Last month’s recall of a strain of a Yani product sold at 21 stores has been expanded by the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy to include three more strains and five more stores.
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Bill to end shutdown would sweep popular THC drinks from Maine shelves
Federal lawmakers are attempting to close the so-called ‘hemp loophole’ that allows some THC-infused products to be sold at convenience stores and restaurants.
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Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
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Courtroom outburst lands shuttered Madison cannabis shop’s owner in jail
Daniel Safranec apologized for his behavior, which Judge Brent Davis said was the worst he had ever seen as he ordered Safranec to serve 14 days in jail.
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Maine issues recall on cannabis vape cartridges
A Yani product sold between July and October at over 20 stores tested for unsafe levels of a pesticide, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy announced Monday.
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For this Mainer, homemade gummy candy is a lesson in learning from failure
Sure, all cooking is science. But some culinary projects are a lot more forgiving than gummycraft.