Mail-order weed? You betcha! With nationwide marijuana legalization in Canada on the horizon, the industry is shaping up differently there than the way it was established in nine U.S. states that have similarly broad legalization. Age limits, government involvement in distribution and sales, and access to banking are some big discrepancies. And, yes, Canadians will […]
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Auburn passes moratorium on medical marijuana caregiver storefronts
AUBURN — The City Council unanimously passed a moratorium Monday that blocks any new medical marijuana caregiver “storefront” operation or marijuana social club from opening in the city for up to six months. The council suspended the rules to waive a second hearing, and the moratorium’s effective date is May 31 — almost three weeks […]
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Wilton approves amendment allowing marijuana businesses
WILTON — Residents voted at Monday night’s annual town meeting to amend the town’s zoning ordinance to allow marijuana-related businesses and establishments within the town. Marijuana retail sales, indoor cultivation, manufacturing, processing and testing is now allowed in farm and forest, commercial and industrial zones, with Planning Board approval. Marijuana outdoor cultivation will be allowed […]
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Auburn council set to take up marijuana moratorium, city budget
AUBURN — City officials will have a full plate Monday as the City Council is set to take up a controversial marijuana moratorium and final readings of next year’s budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP failed in its first reading June 4, and has been amended slightly ahead of the workshop and meeting that […]
Posted inMaine
Maine’s highest court rules against forced reimbursement for medical marijuana
Maine’s highest court ruled Thursday that federal laws prevent an employer’s workers compensation fund from being forced to pay for medical marijuana treatments. The court, in a 5-2 vote, said its ruling should be considered narrowly, based on a case in which a paper company employee wanted his employer’s worker’s compensation fund to pay for […]
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Florida company seeks federal permit to grow research cannabis in Maine
A Florida company has applied for a federal permit to build a facility in Maine to grow cannabis used in government-sanctioned research. Maridose LLC is one of 27 companies with an application pending before the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to grow cannabis for use by the 350 scientists across the country, including two in Maine, […]
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Marijuana caregiver stores in crosshairs of Auburn moratorium
AUBURN — A medical marijuana caregiver and owner of two smoke shops says his business is being unfairly targeted by police as Auburn officials consider a moratorium on retail marijuana and medical “storefront” operations. Vincent Gogan, owner of Legal Peaces smoke shops in Auburn and on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, claimed Auburn is withholding a […]
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Maine AG orders vape tent closed at medical marijuana trade show
AUGUSTA — The state forced the closure of an outdoor vape tent for patients at a popular medical marijuana trade show this weekend, abruptly ending a seven-year practice embraced by both patients and vendors. The tobacco enforcement coordinator of the Maine Attorney General’s Office cited state anti-smoking and marijuana laws in its May 26 warning […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn council set to vote on $86M budget
AUBURN — After weeks of discussion — and a last-minute unexpected revenue gap — the City Council will vote Monday on next year’s $86.7 million budget. The budget will need five affirmative votes from the council during two readings in order to pass. The fiscal 2018-19 budget represents a 3.8 percent increase from this year, […]
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Topsham voters extend ban on pot businesses
TOPSHAM — New medical marijuana storefronts still aren’t allowed in Topsham. On Wednesday, selectmen approved a six-month extension of a moratorium on the establishments; the current one expires this month. Highbrow, the town’s marijuana-related business, is unaffected by the moratorium. The goal, according to Town Manager Rich Roedner, is to use the time to define […]