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Business, Maine

Maine hemp industry poised for growth as Mills signs bill allowing sales of CBD products

by Penelope Overton March 27, 2019March 27, 2019

The new law clarifies the use and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol products.

Business, Nation / World

Bingo and bongs: More seniors seek marijuana for age-related aches

by JOHN ROGERS March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

More Americans in their 70s and 80s are adding marijuana use to the roster of senior activities

Franklin, Maine, News

Farmington voters to consider support of NECEC project, marijuana ordinance

by Rachel Ohm March 22, 2019March 22, 2019

Residents also will consider a $6.11 million municipal budget, a request that Franklin County reverse its cuts to social services and a lease to expand downtown parking options.

Maine

Proposed Farmington marijuana ordinance puts limits in downtown, historic district

by Rachel Ohm March 12, 2019March 13, 2019

The ordinance regulating marijuana businesses is scheduled to go before voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 25 and has been amended after public feedback last month.

Business, Maine

State backs out of second cannabis contract

by Penelope Overton March 1, 2019March 2, 2019

A deal with a Florida company to provide seed-to-sale tracking has been set aside and will be rebid.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Jay board sets warrant for annual town meeting

by Donna M. Perry February 26, 2019

Public hearing on 41 articles scheduled for March 11.

Business, Maine

Firm that launched Colorado’s legal cannabis market wins Maine contract

by Penelope Overton February 25, 2019February 26, 2019

In its second solicitation for a consultant to guide the state’s oversight of recreational marijuana, regulators pick Freedman & Koski, which challenged a previous award to a competitor.

Business, Maine, News

State official apologizes as chaos reigns over sales of CBD products

by Penelope Overton February 22, 2019February 22, 2019

The regulator says one inspector’s order to remove the hemp-derived products from stores was misguided and merchants should have been told to review federal law and seek legal counsel if they had questions.