The state’s nascent legal marijuana industry has set a succession of record monthly sales totals since its October launch.
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New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana
The Empire State could become the East Coast’s largest recreational marijuana market – generating a potential $2.3 billion in annual sales by its fourth year, a trade publication estimates.
Bath’s first recreational marijuana store hopes to open this month
The Bath planning board granted the store a conditional certificate of occupancy last week.
Maine Voices: Medical marijuana patients want access to safe, tested medicine
This session, Maine legislators will weigh bills that address these vital issues, and patients should take the opportunity to speak up.
Woolwich could get its first recreational marijuana store
Farley’s Cannabis Farm, a medical marijuana store on Route 1 in Woolwich, is taking steps to obtain a recreational marijuana retail license. If they’re granted a license by the state, they’re be the town’s first recreational marijuana store.
Woolwich approves first recreational marijuana greenhouse
Some residents are concerned about traffic and crime.
Second recreational pot store looking to set roots in Bath
Port City Relief, a marijuana retail chain with locations in Portland, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach, wants to open a new store in the Gulf gas station at 115 Leeman Highway.
Maine records $1.4 million in recreational cannabis sales in first month
The average sale during an inaugural month limited by supply shortages and in-store purchase limits was about $66, state records show.
First day of recreational pot sales in Maine yields $9,464 in sales taxes
The six marijuana shops that opened Friday across the state reported $94,643 in sales, according to the Office of Marijuana Policy.
Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many
The state’s recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.