Sales continue to break records with August alone topping $21 million.
Marijuana
Posted inLocal & State
How do Maine police determine if a driver is pot-impaired? They have 2 options
They rely on Drug Recognition Experts and blood tests to determine marijuana use but are hampered by limitations of drug-detecting technology and the lack of an agreed upon impairment limit.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
High-potency pot market worth billions draws regulator scrutiny
The recreational marijuana industry is pouring money into products with high THC levels, and early-to-legalize states are rethinking their laws because of it.
Posted inBusiness, News, Uncategorized
Cannabis businesses boom in Maine, but access to banking’s a bust
The state’s industry is maturing and could bring in revenue of nearly $200 million this year. But even now, many companies are forced to operate on a cash-only basis.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Marijuana company alleges OOB changed licensing ordinance to favor competitor
The latest lawsuit challenging Old Orchard Beach’s licensing process for adult-use cannabis alleges the town’s ordinance was amended last month to unfairly benefit one local company over another.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Farmington man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in alleged illicit marijuana case
Ryan Nezol reached a plea agreement that calls for him not to spend more than 46 months in federal prison.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Two former deputies to change pleas in alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme
Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud. Two other charges to be dismissed if judge accepts plea agreements.
Posted inTimes Record
Wiscasset voters OK marijuana shops
Wiscasset will allow recreational and medical marijuana stores for the first time.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News
Science may be creating a new market for Maine’s medical marijuana
Researchers are looking at new therapeutic uses for the plant, and the state is poised to profit.
Posted inNation & World, News
She sued to stop her neighbor from smoking marijuana and won
The court decision in Washington, D.C., comes as complaints over the smell of marijuana have arisen amid a boom in the cannabis industry.