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.
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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.
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Posted inMaine, 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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Prior pot use no longer prevents Army service
Past marijuana use is no longer disqualifying for Army recruits as long as their pot days are behind them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Bill provides extra millions for Massachusetts pot regulators
The state’s Cannabis Control Commission hopes to release proposed regulations by the end of the year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sessions hints that U.S. may crack down on recreational pot
Although several states already allow use of the drug beyond medicinal purposes, it remains illegal under federal law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report, News
State tightens rules governing medical marijuana caregivers
New measures that take effect Feb. 1, including surprise inspections and a tracking system, raise concerns among the roughly 3,200 caregivers serving 50,000 patients.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Defeat of pot regulations reflects badly on Augusta
Legislators would rather cater to their base or party leadership than enact the will of Maine voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
California grapples with handling expected pot cash
Legal weed in the state is expected to grow to $7 billion, but banks won’t deal with the funds.