The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy says a recent study found 45% of 127 medical cannabis samples failed testing that is mandatory for the recreational market.
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Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses
The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
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Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation
Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.
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Close to half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides, mold, officials say
Of 127 samples tested, 57 – or about 45% – would have failed the standards for the recreational-use market, meaning they contained at least one banned material or substance.
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Changes are coming to Maine’s $300 million medical cannabis industry
Medical cannabis growers could face increased regulations as adult-use sales start to match medical.
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Former Richmond biker bar gets new life — smoking meats and marijuana
Medical marijuana entrepreneur Clayton Sulak has opened a dispensary in one of Richmond’s oldest buildings and plans to add a barbecue smokehouse this October.
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Cannabis businesses boom in Maine, but access to banking’s a bust
The state’s industry is maturing and could bring in revenue of nearly $200 million this year. But even now, many companies are forced to operate on a cash-only basis.
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Public hearing held over future of bowling alley in Wilton
A public hearing was held on Thursday, June 15, over the potential sale of Meadow Lanes bowling alley in Wilton. The buyer plans on turning a portion of the building into a medical marijuana dispensary.
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Wiscasset voters OK marijuana shops
Wiscasset will allow recreational and medical marijuana stores for the first time.
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Science may be creating a new market for Maine’s medical marijuana
Researchers are looking at new therapeutic uses for the plant, and the state is poised to profit.