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.
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Posted inElection 2022, News, Oxford Hills
Paris voters pass marijuana ordinance
PARIS — Following a failed attempt two years ago, voters Tuesday passed a revised ordinance that will allow for the sale and cultivation of marijuana. The tally was 1,280 to 703, with 65% of voters supporting it. Officials made several changes to the original ordinance that narrowly failed to pass in October 2020 by a […]
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Posted inElection 2022, News, Oxford Hills
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick
Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.
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Maine argues for its right to discriminate against out-of-state medical cannabis dispensaries
The state is appealing a court ruling that said it was unconstitutional for the state to bar nonresidents from its medical marijuana industry.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New Maine advocacy group pushes for stricter medical cannabis rules
The group is urging state officials to change Maine’s medical marijuana rules by adding product testing and tracking requirements that it says are crucial for public safety.