Developers looking ahead to Maine’s recreational marijuana market plan to invest $6 million to $7 million this year setting up the site off Minot Avenue.
Marijuana
Mills signs bill allowing sale of CBD items
The bill clarifies the use and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol products.
Mapping marijuana legalization politics: Not just red vs. blue
A setback for marijuana advocates in New Jersey may show that the path of legalizing recreational marijuana use doesn’t just run along blue state-red state lines.
Bingo and bongs: More seniors seek marijuana for age-related aches
More Americans in their 70s and 80s are adding marijuana use to the roster of senior activities
Farmington voters to consider support of NECEC project, marijuana ordinance
Residents also will consider a $6.11 million municipal budget, a request that Franklin County reverse its cuts to social services and a lease to expand downtown parking options.
Waterville council takes first vote to adopt marijuana ordinance
The ordinance would require adult use and medical marijuana facilities to be licensed, and it would stipulate where they can be located in the city, among other requirements.
Proposed Farmington marijuana ordinance puts limits in downtown, historic district
The ordinance regulating marijuana businesses is scheduled to go before voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 25 and has been amended after public feedback last month.
State backs out of second cannabis contract
A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.
New Hampshire gives initial approval to recreational pot
Democrats recently added legalization to their party platform, but Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has vowed to veto the bill if it passes the Legislature.
Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract
In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state’s oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman and Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.