Federal agents seized about 400 marijuana plants and 295 root balls at the indoor facility in Frankfort.
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Lacking clarity from state, towns act to ban pot shops
At least 19 communities say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ to marijuana retail, but critics warn that the black market will thrive.
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Canadian firm unveils plans for large hemp farm in northern Maine
Future Farm Technologies buys 120 acres in Aroostook County to grow the plant, a cousin of marijuana, for producing cannabidiol, a hemp derivative used in medical treatments.
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Independent lawmakers gain clout in Augusta with staff, office space
With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.
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Bill provides extra millions for Massachusetts pot regulators
The state’s Cannabis Control Commission hopes to release proposed regulations by the end of the year.
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Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
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State tightens rules governing medical marijuana caregivers
New measures that take effect Feb. 1, including surprise inspections and a tracking system, raise concerns among the roughly 3,200 caregivers serving 50,000 patients.
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LePage just says no to bill that would launch Maine’s marijuana market
In his veto letter Friday, the governor said the bill conflicts with federal law, among other concerns.
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Richmond to hold public hearings this week on two pot proposals
One would establish regulations for marijuana-related enterprises, and the other would impose a temporary ban on medical marijuana grow operations near schools.
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Legalize Maine says rewrite of voter-approved marijuana law ‘not ready for prime time’
The group’s president says the regulations headed for a legislative vote Monday would create chaos in the newly legalized industry and encourage a marijuana black market.