Police are investigating a pot-laced lollipop seized from a student at Portsmouth High School.
Marijuana
Did you know marijuana is America’s most energy-intensive crop?
With the vote to make recreational usage legal, Maine is about to start growing even more of it.
What are the health effects of pot use? Panel comes up with a list of 100
While the drug has been effective in treating chronic pain in adults, strong evidence also links its use to the risk of developing schizophrenia and other causes of psychosis.
LePage verifies marijuana vote, making possession of small amounts legal Jan. 30
But he also urges legislators to impose a moratorium on sales until they have set up regulations for the drug, a process that could take at least nine months.
China, Maine residents will weigh moratorium on marijuana businesses
They could vote as early as the spring on enacting the temporary ban.
Lots of work to do before Maine marijuana smokers can light up
Rules must be written to address a host of concerns, including keeping children away from edible forms of the drug, how to detect and penalize impaired drivers and whether to integrate or modify the state’s existing medical marijuana program.
Council OKs temporary ban on marijuana shops, social clubs in Gardiner
The city manager hopes that a moratorium would allow a task force to examine and make recommendations on the issue.
Opponents of legalized pot urge Maine lawmakers to take lead in crafting regulations
A No on 1 campaign official says recreational use involves many complicated issues, necessitating a broad and thoughtful approach to the rulemaking process.
Hallowell treads slowly on moratorium
The City Council meets Monday to begin discussing a potential temporary ban on marijuana-related businesses.
Authorities seize 5 pounds of pot in probe of crash
A North Carolina couple are charged with marijuana trafficking after police find the drug in their vehicle.