Caregivers and dispensary owners blame the ‘gray market’ caused by Maine’s emerging adult-use market for the first decline in the state’s medical marijuana industry since it began nearly 7 years ago.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Republican bill would allow more drug testing of Maine workers
Now that marijuana is legal, the proposed overhaul of workplace impairment law seeks to give companies more powers to maintain safety, but critics say the plan goes too far.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Bangor man pleads guilty to running large pot-growing operation
Federal agents seized about 400 marijuana plants and 295 root balls at the indoor facility in Frankfort.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Lacking clarity from state, towns act to ban pot shops
At least 19 communities say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ to marijuana retail, but critics warn that the black market will thrive.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Candidate in 2008 got ahead of wave of public opinion on pot
Public opinion has shifted, and along with it politician opinion about legalizing marijuana.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sessions champions states’ rights, until he doesn’t like what states do
Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision to enforce federal pot laws in places that have legalized the drug is the height of hypocrisy.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Canadian firm unveils plans for large hemp farm in northern Maine
Future Farm Technologies buys 120 acres in Aroostook County to grow the plant, a cousin of marijuana, for producing cannabidiol, a hemp derivative used in medical treatments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: State House stalemate set to continue in 2018
Something besides the calendar needs to change if this is really going to be a new year.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Independent lawmakers gain clout in Augusta with staff, office space
With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: LePage’s stand on pot protects illegal market
Making marijuana legal without permitting legal sales precludes above-board investment.