Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop

Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.

High on the job? One-third of corporate workers surveyed admit using weed on the clock

Over 2,500 employees at 35 companies in the corporate, tech and financial service industries were polled.

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Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales

The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.

House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim

Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden of Maine voted for the bill.

Burglary of Gorham marijuana grow shows risks involved in Maine’s high-flying business

As pot businesses proliferate around the state, criminal activity has followed. In Gorham, one business was the victim of a band of audacious burglars who cut a hole in the side of a building to get to the valuable cannabis inside.

Former Franklin County prosecutor admits to federal crime linked to large marijuana operation

The attorney for Kayla Alves said the former assistant district attorney was not a part of an alleged illegal marijuana distribution and laundering conspiracy.

New regulations on Lewiston marijuana businesses take effect March 31

Expanded buffers will limit where new businesses can open and make several nonconforming.

Vassalboro official had ordered marijuana growing business to close prior to fire

Medical marijuana cultivation business on Webber Pond Road that was destroyed in an accidental fire Monday had failed to secure town approvals to operate as a commercial business and as a marijuana business.

Lewiston council postpones vote on new marijuana business regulations

The council will take up the changes on Feb. 15.