DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election

While it's still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden's term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's positions on marijuana.

New Hampshire remains New England’s lone holdout against legalizing recreational marijuana

Supporters had urged colleagues to pass the bill, suggesting that New Hampshire becoming the 25th state to legalize marijuana could be a tipping point for the federal government.

Lawmakers consider marijuana social clubs, boosting home grow

Both proposals were endorsed by Maine voters in the 2016 marijuana legalization referendum.

Prospective marijuana business cries foul over Old Orchard Beach rule change

Two Old Orchard Beach residents are suing the town after it changed an ordinance on recreational marijuana stores before a planned June referendum that would limit the size of the businesses.

Jay seeks reimbursement for expenses related to recreational cannabis, including ordinance, vote

Ronda Palmer, Jay code enforcement office and town clerk, has requested reimbursement for about $7,500.

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.

Maine’s cannabis black market shrinking faster than expected, survey suggests

The state Office of Cannabis Policy has issued a new, survey-based report saying 64% of Maine cannabis used last fall appears to have been purchased legally.

Recreational cannabis store coming soon

New York is latest state to legalize recreational marijuana

The Empire State could become the East Coast's largest recreational marijuana market – generating a potential $2.3 billion in annual sales by its fourth year, a trade publication estimates.

Dozens of adult-use cannabis shops coming soon to Portland

Two license applications have been approved, and another 31 are sitting on the city's desk for approval in the coming weeks and months.