Researchers are looking at new therapeutic uses for the plant, and the state is poised to profit.
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Scarborough sniffs around for odor-control solution at cannabis growing site
A plant near Pine Point is home to 15 cannabis cultivators, and emits a smell that bothers neighbors. But a proposed ordinance to reduce it is impractical, some cultivators say.
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Maine’s medical cannabis market seeing a ‘mass exodus’ of caregivers
A new report from the state shows more than one-fourth of the individuals in the occupation have quit since 2021, often in response to an overabundance of cannabis supply.
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Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales
The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer
Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
Man accused of stealing pot, starting fight at Auburn cannabis store
Police said William Self went into Cure Cannabis and lit up a marijuana cigarette, which is against store rules.
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Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
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Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales nearly doubled in 2022
Legal sales of recreational marijuana soared 94% last year from 2021’s total. But the growth hasn’t always been easy, and there’s concern the market is becoming overcrowded.
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Biden pardons 6 convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes
President Joe Biden has pardoned six people who’ve served out sentences after convictions on a murder charge and drug- and alcohol-related crimes.