Cannabis Report
Marijuana fumes dispute drives Augusta condo neighbors to court
A judge has ordered the medical marijuana patient to stop smoking at home, at least temporarily.
Donny Christen urges pot advocates to work to change law
Suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Starks resident indicated this may be his last rally on the Skowhegan courthouse steps.
Donny Christen to take his stand again on marijuana at Skowhegan courthouse
The longtime opponent of prohibition calls for people to be free to consume pot, for the market to set the price, and for the Legislature to stop making rules that people will break.
Gardiner’s marijuana task force doesn’t endorse social clubs
The City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to accept the task force’s report to allow retail shops and other commercial pot enterprises before making a final decision.
Farmington Selectmen postpone decision on marijuana bill
The absence of Sen. Thomas Saviello led to a delay, as selectmen want more information on the bill and what it will require of towns.
Hallowell council discusses marijuana ordinance changes
The council talked about zoning for retail use and social club use related to recreational marijuana, approved by state voters in 2016 but not yet legalized by the legislature.
Kennebec County officials: We’re worried about marijuana regulation costs
Local officials say proposals to set and regulate a commercial marijuana market in the state have no provision to share tax proceeds with counties, and they don’t want taxpayers to foot the bill.
Augusta councilors approve marijuana moratorium
Councilors vote 5-3 to ban recreational marijuana commercial activity for six months.