Sales of medical marijuana alone totaled nearly $222 million through October, making cannabis the state’s most valuable agricultural commodity.
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House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
Supporters say the bill would help reverse adverse effects of the decades-long ‘war on drugs,’ while opponents call it a hollow political gesture.
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Maine records $1.4 million in recreational cannabis sales in first month
The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.
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Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Monday in South Portland
The store marks the beginning of Maine’s largest marijuana company’s conversion from medical to recreational sales.
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Voters reject Portland’s cautious approach to retail marijuana
The elimination of a cap on cannabis stores in Maine’s largest city passes by a 6-percentage-point margin.
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Once shut out, Maine cannabis industry now eligible for sustainable energy grants
Efficiency Maine voted 5-2 Wednesday to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for energy efficiency program grants.
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Maine’s cannabis market: Things to know before you go
How much can you buy? Where can you consume it? Will sales be cash only? What happens if you get pulled over?
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More than one-quarter of Portland’s would-be cannabis retailers face disqualification
In the race to secure one of the 20 licenses to sell pot in Maine’s biggest city, a dozen applicants haven’t satisfied basic requirements such as paying city taxes and fees on time.
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State licenses 2 more recreational cannabis stores, first manufacturing facility
The approval of stores in South Portland and Newry gives Maine a total of 5 retail outlets to date that will be allowed to open as of Oct. 9.
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Portland likely to miss out on Maine’s first adult-use marijuana sales
A federal judge put the city’s retail license scoring system on hold after concluding its residency preference was probably unconstitutional.