Medical marijuana users currently are not eligible for organ transplants at Maine Medical Center.
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Maine sees big surge in medical pot growers and patients
Observers link the 2016 increase to gaining experience in advance of recreational-use sales and to more interest in cannabis for treating chronic pain.
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Medical marijuana shop opens in downtown Hallowell
The city created a task force to look at how Hallowell will approach the legalization of recreational marijuana, which was approved by Maine voters in a referendum in November.
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Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
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China Planning Board approves permit for first medical marijuana-related business
Nathan White applied for a conditional use permit for a medical marijuana cultivation facility.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton man arrested for allegedly assaulting mother, son in Waterville
Zachary Ricker, 22, was allegedly trying to hit a man with the barrel of a shotgun but instead lacerated a woman’s hand after the couple drove to Quarry Road in Waterville to buy medical marijuana.
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Clinton board begins work for marijuana moratorium
The town doesn’t have the resources to properly regulate medical or recreational marijuana businesses, according to the code enforcement officer.
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The future of cannabis sales: tiny brownies
More edibles that will get people high enough – but not too high – are expected to flood the market as marijuana goes mainstream.
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Saco enacts limits on cultivation of medical marijuana
An ordinance adopted by the City Council restricts caregivers to growing pot in two industrial zones, unless they cultivate in their private residence.
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Maine business group urges tighter regulation of medical marijuana market
Maine Professionals for Regulating Marijuana won’t endorse or oppose November’s legalization ballot measure, but calls for better oversight of the growing marijuana industry.