City’s marijuana business rules now on the books

Marijuana activists target large provider’s legal challenges

Protesters are upset that state's biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, is using the courts to open the recreational market to out-of-state competition.

Portland marijuana ordinance headed to federal court

The state's largest marijuana company argues that a retail license scoring system that favors locals is unconstitutional.

Former Maine legislator to open medical marijuana retail store in Hallowell

Ed DuGay, a governmental affairs consultant and former Democratic state legislator, plans to open Hallowell 4Twenty at 31 Water St. before July 4.

State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit

Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state's decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.

Pot shops reopen in Massachusetts, but some fear another shutdown

Recreational shops reopened this week as Massachusetts was the only state that deemed the stores 'nonessential.'

Portland gives Mainers an edge in marijuana retail market

The City Council votes to keep resident licensing preference despite legal advice and the state's decision to abandon its resident-only policy.

Portland approves local marijuana ordinance that favors Maine residents

Maine's biggest city adopts a local licensing system, fee schedule and rules for medical and recreational marijuana businesses.

Portland lab lands first conditional marijuana testing license

Nova Analytics plans to open its lab on Milliken Street in July, pending local and final state approvals.

Federal mental health grants canceled because Maine has legal marijuana

A federal agency wipes out $3.3 million to students who have medical authorization.