One year after recreational marijuana was legalized, there are some warning signs, but few statistics to show how legal cannabis impacts public safety.
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NECANN Maine 2021 Cannabis Convention
The Maine Cannabis Convention Returns To Portland October 16th-17th, 2021
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New Gloucester approves controversial marijuana grow facility
The planning board, 3-2, upholds the former code enforcement officer’s determination that the facility’s use is “similar to a commercial greenhouse” and therefore allowed in a rural residential zone.
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Woolwich may get second recreational marijuana store
Highly Cannaco, a recreational marijuana retail enterprise, is looking to open a retail location in what is now Holistic Alternatives, a medical marijuana store on Route 1.
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Georgetown approves first recreational marijuana business
Sarah Valencik plans to open her new marijuana cultivation facility, Lighthouse Farms, at 202 Seguinland Road in Georgetown.
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Federal judge hears arguments over Maine’s residency requirement for medical cannabis sellers
Wellness Connection of Maine sued the state in December to overturn a requirement that all medical marijuana dispensaries be owned by Mainers.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Marijuana cultivation facility approved in Windham
A 7,488-square-foot building will be constructed on Gambo Road.
Posted inTimes Record
Phippsburg rejects marijuana businesses, approves $2.6 million budget
Phippsburg residents voted not to allow medical or recreational marijuana businesses in town.
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More marijuana businesses set sights on Bath
The Bath Planning Board unanimously granted site plan approval for Bath Cannabis Company to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Middle Street.
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Nonprofits gain funding from unusual source: marijuana sales
California and two other states use some of the fees they collect from the sale of recreational marijuana for grants to organizations that serve people and communities harmed by the war on drugs.