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Maker of Marlboro cigarettes turning to pot

by associated press December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. is taking a 45 percent stake in Cronos Group, the Canadian medical and recreational marijuana provider.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics

Two more added to Maine cannabis advisory commission

by Penelope Overton December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

The 15-person panel still has two legislative seats to fill.

Business, Local & State

Retail, medical marijuana licenses up for grabs in Hallowell

by Sam Shepherd November 26, 2018November 27, 2018

Cultivation, product manufacturing, testing and retail stores could get local licenses, but still need the state’s OK before opening.

Business, Maine Cannabis Report

Pro-hemp documentary to screen at USM

by Peter McGuire November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

‘The Hemp Road Trip’ will be shown Nov. 26 in Portland.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report

Consultants jockey for contract to write rules for Maine’s marijuana market

by Penelope Overton November 9, 2018November 9, 2018

Five companies have submitted bids to become Maine’s adviser as it launches an adult-use industry.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Eight plead not guilty in Maine drug trafficking case involving Lamborghini seizure

by JON BOLDUC Sun Journal November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Federal agents raided several properties in Lewiston and Auburn in February, seizing marijuana, guns, cash and pricey vehicles.

Business, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report

Questions lead to delay in Maine’s cannabis consulting contract

by Penelope Overton October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

The state received several questions on its call for a consultant to guide the rule-making around cannabis regulations, prompting it to extend the bidding deadline.

Business, Local & State, News

Controversy erupts over dispensary owner’s ‘Negroes and homosexuals’ comment

by Penelope Overton October 24, 2018October 25, 2018

Canuvo, the dispensary founded by Glenn Peterson, says he was trying to be sarcastic in his response to comments made during a Bridgton Planning Board workshop.