Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board

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Published
August 14, 2019

Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board

Three medical marijuana stores received conditional use approvals from the board, but still must show compliance with new city licensing requirements.
Published
February 14, 2019

Medical marijuana dispensary sales in Maine drop for 2nd straight year

The dispensary owners attribute the decline to increased and unfair competition that forces them to cut prices, driving down revenue even more.
Published
February 4, 2019

Chronic pain given as top reason for using medical marijuana

A study published in the journal Health Affairs analyzed data from 15 states among the 30 that have medical marijuana programs.
Published
January 29, 2019

Power Plant pot store opening in Wilton

The store will also sell specialized soil amendments and tools for growers of food and medicinal plants.
Published
December 30, 2018

Lack of mandated testing could expose cannabis users to toxins

The state is hammering out testing requirements for marijuana products, but until it does, it's buyer beware.
Published
December 20, 2018

New law opens new possibilities for Maine medical marijuana providers

Dispensaries and caregivers can collaborate, rather than compete, under the state's new rules allowing business-to-business medical cannabis sales.
Published
December 13, 2018

Fuel up on gas and grass at Maine’s first medical marijuana convenience store

The Atlantic Farms business on Warren Avenue in Portland opens Thursday as new regulations take effect across the state, but bring your medical card and government-issued ID.
Published
December 10, 2018

Hallowell awards 2 retail pot licenses, leaving existing operator out of the mix

The city's ordinance allows for only two such businesses in the downtown area.
Published
November 9, 2018

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

Five companies have submitted bids to become Maine's adviser as it launches an adult-use industry.
Published
November 7, 2018

Starks passes moratorium on development of marijuana facilities

The ordinance will allow the town time to consider allowing and regulating medical marijuana retail stores, dispensaries, testing and manufacturing facilities.