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.

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.

Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies scheduled to change plea connected to alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme in Farmington

Brad Scovil of Rangeley and Derrick Doucette of Jay are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.

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.

Scarborough sniffs around for odor-control solution at cannabis growing site

A plant near Pine Point is home to 15 cannabis cultivators, and emits a smell that bothers neighbors. But a proposed ordinance to reduce it is impractical, some cultivators say.

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.