The city’s ordinance allows for only two such businesses in the downtown area.
Cannabis Report
Retail, medical marijuana licenses up for grabs in Hallowell
Cultivation, product manufacturing, testing and retail stores could get local licenses, but still need the state’s OK before opening.
Hallowell council approves new rules for marijuana businesses
Hallowell limits downtown retail marijuana shop licenses to two; the state has yet to finalize its laws.
Starks passes moratorium on development of marijuana facilities
The ordinance will allow the town time to consider allowing and regulating medical marijuana retail stores, dispensaries, testing and manufacturing facilities.
Wilton Planning Board OKs medical marijuana store permit
The store, Power Plant, is expected to open Dec. 1 for soil and nutrient sales.
Augusta to seek to ban medical marijuana caregivers from residential neighborhoods
The City Council might consider allowing existing businesses to continue operating at least temporarily in neighborhoods.
Pot shop owners say recent break-ins illustrate security concerns
The owners of the shops in Norridgewock and Waterville say their business has made them targets and prompted them to take additional security measures.
Winthrop considering moratorium on medical cannabis shops after receiving proposal for one
Officials said that they will accept the application for a medical marijuana store, but want to create rules for any future ones.
Fairfield council votes to allow retail marijuana businesses
The 4-1 vote came during a crowded meeting that included some residents who expressed concern about the proposal.
Farmington selectmen extend marijuana moratorium
The extension prohibits marijuana-related businesses within town boundaries for another 180 days as officials work to come up with regulations.