Maine’s medical cannabis market seeing a ‘mass exodus’ of caregivers

A new report from the state shows more than one-fourth of the individuals in the occupation have quit since 2021, often in response to an overabundance of cannabis supply.

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Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales

The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.

Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer

Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.

Man accused of stealing pot, starting fight at Auburn cannabis store

Police said William Self went into Cure Cannabis and lit up a marijuana cigarette, which is against store rules.

Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health

Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.

Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales nearly doubled in 2022

Legal sales of recreational marijuana soared 94% last year from 2021's total. But the growth hasn't always been easy, and there's concern the market is becoming overcrowded.

Biden pardons 6 convicted of murder, drug, alcohol crimes

President Joe Biden has pardoned six people who've served out sentences after convictions on a murder charge and drug- and alcohol-related crimes.

Jay seeks reimbursement for expenses related to recreational cannabis, including ordinance, vote

Ronda Palmer, Jay code enforcement office and town clerk, has requested reimbursement for about $7,500.

Lewiston man seeks to have federal pot conviction voided