House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim

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Published
April 1, 2022

House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim

Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden of Maine voted for the bill.
Published
March 20, 2022

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.
Published
March 8, 2022

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.
Published
March 3, 2022

New regulations on Lewiston marijuana businesses take effect March 31

Expanded buffers will limit where new businesses can open and make several nonconforming.
Published
February 10, 2022

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.
Published
February 1, 2022

Lewiston council postpones vote on new marijuana business regulations

The council will take up the changes on Feb. 15.
Published
January 31, 2022

Lewiston to debate ordinance changes that could limit new marijuana businesses

If approved, it will mark the first major changes to how the city regulates marijuana businesses since 2019.
Published
January 14, 2022

Judge gives defendants in Farmington marijuana case more time to review evidence

The trial on federal charges has been pushed to September.
Published
December 27, 2021

One of Europe’s smallest countries may become its first to regulate cannabis

The island nation of Malta has decriminalized marijuana and plans to establish a national authority governing its use.
Published
December 22, 2021

Bethel board to research high cost of marijuana dispensary fees

When discussing why the fee was priced so high, both Everett and selectmen agreed it was because at the time the price was set Maine allowed only eight dispensaries in the state. Now, however, the state can have an unlimited amount of dispensaries so the price of the fees can be lowered as they are not in such high demand.