Planning Board to hold public hearing on proposed medical marijuana store in Livermore Falls

The hearing on a site plan review application will be at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 at the Town Office.

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.

Firefighters extinguish smoky fire Saturday at medical marijuana growing facility in Gorham

The fire at 36 Bartlett Road was likely caused by malfunctioning grow lights, a fire official said.

Maine backing down on some of its restrictions for medical marijuana sales

The state is allowing pre-rolled product sales to resume following an outcry over one of the most profitable items for both medicinal and recreational industries.

Paris voters pass marijuana ordinance

Paris voters to decide whether to adopt marijuana ordinance

The ordinance would limit the number of stores to two recreational-use and three medical marijuana businesses.

Livermore Falls adds fees, changes items in medical marijuana establishment ordinance

The proposal will go to the town attorney for review and if accepted by selectmen would go to voters in April or June 2023.

Auburn man pleads guilty to federal drug charges from 2018 pot raids

Brian Bilodeau, 38, entered his plea in what agents referred to as a drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of marijuana under the guise of Maine’s medical marijuana program.

Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine's residency requirements are unconstitutional.

Auburn man pleads guilty to drug charges in 2018 area raid

Tyler Poland struck a deal with federal prosecutors in which he agreed to serve up to 51 months in prison.