Two conflicting studies add to the confusion over the issue of marijuana-impaired driving in Maine.
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In Starks, Maine’s pot haven, passion doesn’t burn evenly
Even as marijuana goes legit, the home of Hempstock opts to stay ‘dry’ and – less surprisingly – fiercely independent.
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Recreational marijuana sales in California will total $5 billion, study predicts
And that doesn’t even include the medical pot and black markets, says a report that also forecasts an influx of pot-loving visitors.
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South Portland proposal would greatly limit sites for marijuana shops
Meanwhile, City Councilor Eben Rose asks colleagues to consider the ‘economic potential’ of the emerging ‘green economy.’
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Maine lawmakers consider end to cultivation cap on pot
Much of the debate centers on the best way to starve the black market in Maine and nearby states.
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Lobbyists lining up to influence marijuana laws in Maine
More than $140,000 has already been spent in the state as stakeholders seek a voice in how lawmakers regulate the lucrative recreational industry.
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Medical marijuana providers seek first chance at retail sales in Maine
Other states have let some sell early while rules for new stores are created, but who would qualify is debatable.
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Lawmakers mull delaying marijuana ‘social clubs’ in Maine
No other state is licensing businesses where people can buy and consume recreational cannabis products, a fact that legalization advocates say merely forces the clubs underground.
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On 4/20, pot enthusiasts celebrate
The annual observance of all things cannabis includes giveaways and discounts.
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Marijuana giveaway in Monument Square gets crowd stoked
Longtime legal-weed advocate Crash Berry honors ‘420,’ a sort-of marijuana holiday, by handing out one-gram packets for free starting around high noon.