Five more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Wilton Selectboard approves public hearing for medical marijuana cultivators
Three growers have applied for licenses.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville business owner says late-night crowd urinates, defecates in street
Business owner John Fortier pleaded with the Waterville City Council to do its “due diligence” and address the problems, which include drug dealing and people jumping on his business roof.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mainers spent over $250,000 on cannabis during first weekend of retail sales
The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy said the long weekend that ended on Monday generated more than 6,400 transactions and $25,000 in sales tax.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Turner man gets 6 years in federal prison for marijuana-growing operation
Andrew Waite, 32, is sentenced for manufacturing 100 or more marijuana plants, possessing with intent to distribute the drug, possessing an unregistered silencer and transferring property subject to forfeiture.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Keep pot away from young Mainers as stores start selling it to adults
Treat this substance like any other age-restricted product by safely storing it and modeling healthy behaviors.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After long wait, Mainers revel in first day of recreational pot sales
Long lines formed outside some of the 6 stores that opened Friday, and the limited supply and high prices didn’t dampen the spirits of those who turned out to celebrate the freedom to buy marijuana legally.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Turner man gets six years for illegal pot operation
Andrew Waite’s brothers were sentenced in January for harboring a fugitive.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many
The state’s recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.