Winthrop officials reach consensus on marijuana business fees

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Published
October 6, 2021

Winthrop officials reach consensus on marijuana business fees

The town council did not take any formal action, but plans to vote on a marijuana ordinance in November.
Published
September 14, 2021

Hallowell approves licenses for 2 marijuana businesses

City council approved licenses for Freshy Fresh Edible Co. LLC, a marijuana manufacturing facility, and an adult-use license for Homegrown of Hallowell, LLC.
Published
May 5, 2021

More marijuana businesses set sights on Bath

The Bath Planning Board unanimously granted site plan approval for Bath Cannabis Company to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Middle Street.
Published
May 2, 2021

Not for kids: Explosion of colorful cannabis treats coming soon to Maine

The state's nascent adult-use cannabis market is poised to expand rapidly, but some worry the new products will be too appealing to children.
Published
December 18, 2020

Commentary: Mainers benefit most from medical cannabis – time to leave it alone

Broad, mandatory product testing and other extreme state regulations would undermine the Maine Medical Marijuana Program’s success.
Published
December 11, 2020

Commentary: There’s a responsible way to end the federal marijuana ban

The key to any nationwide legalization is to keep the free market out of it.
Published
December 6, 2020

Second recreational pot store looking to set roots in Bath

Port City Relief, a marijuana retail chain with locations in Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, wants to open a new store in the Gulf gas station at 115 Leeman Highway.
Published
December 4, 2020

Rep. Pingree: Why I am voting to end federal marijuana prohibition

A decriminalization bill will resolve conflicts between state and federal law and help support Maine’s legal cannabis industry.
Published
October 10, 2020

First day of recreational pot sales in Maine yields $9,464 in sales taxes

The six marijuana shops that opened Friday across the state reported $94,643 in sales, according to the Office of Marijuana Policy.
Published
August 31, 2020

Gardiner officials grapple with emerging cannabis market

A group of Gardiner residents is seeking a temporary ban for new cannabis-related businesses in the city, even as another potential retailer seeks a license for a dispensary on Water Street.