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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Legislature approves reimbursing towns that allow retail marijuana sales
The bill aims to increase the number of municipalities participating in the adult-use program.
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Posted inNation / World, News
House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dim
Democratic Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden of Maine voted for the bill.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
New regulations on Lewiston marijuana businesses take effect March 31
Expanded buffers will limit where new businesses can open and make several nonconforming.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council postpones vote on new marijuana business regulations
The council will take up the changes on Feb. 15.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
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.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News
Judge gives defendants in Farmington marijuana case more time to review evidence
The trial on federal charges has been pushed to September.