Members of the public criticized the proposal Wednesday, saying it would devalue properties and will create an unpleasant odor around the site.
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Vermont man gets probation, fine for buying Maine pot
Charles Caliri, 71, of Woodstock, told the judge he had “no excuses” for his actions.
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CBD cafe to open at former Lobster Trap restaurant in Winslow
Chris Duffy, of Oakland, plans to open shop at 21 Bay St. by January, bringing about 15 new jobs to the area.
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State investigating marijuana advertising at Lewiston Colisée
Maine law forbids placing ads for marijuana in places where it may reach those under 21 years old.
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Marijuana advertisements at Colisee rile some parents
General manager of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee Mike Cain says that some changes will be made to future ads at the rink in response to parents’ concerns.
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Turner man admits to marijuana-related crimes, faces up to 40 years in prison
Andrew Waite was found with a 2010 Ferrari, 100 pounds of pot and more than $200,000 in cash in warehouses in Turner.
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Marijuana testing labs: Will Maine have enough?
Other states have struggled to license enough, resulting in long delays, supply shortfalls and testing waivers
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Area residents call Waterville mayor out over Columbus proclamation
Mayor Nick Isgro read aloud a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, declaring Oct. 14 Columbus Day, which drew criticism from the public, including one woman who asked him to apologize.
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Everything you need to know about hemp
What’s the difference between hemp and marijuana? They look and smell the same and come from the same genus and species of plant, cannabis. But hemp contains less than 0.3 percent THC, which gets you high, while marijuana contains up to 30 percent. What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is derived from the cannabis plant. […]
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Confusion reigns as Maine rolls out its marijuana tracking system
The state’s pot policy office initially describes a costly tagging system for tracing products from plant to retail, then offers a more business-friendly explanation hours later.