Prospective marijuana business cries foul over Old Orchard Beach rule change

Two Old Orchard Beach residents are suing the town after it changed an ordinance on recreational marijuana stores before a planned June referendum that would limit the size of the businesses.

In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map

For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.

Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop

Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.

Bethel board to research high cost of marijuana dispensary fees

When discussing why the fee was priced so high, both Everett and selectmen agreed it was because at the time the price was set Maine allowed only eight dispensaries in the state. Now, however, the state can have an unlimited amount of dispensaries so the price of the fees can be lowered as they are not in such high demand.

Wilton to explore merger of North Jay, Wilton water departments

The Wilton Select Board acted to send to the North Jay Water District Trustees with contingencies in order for Wilton to move forward in exploration of combining the Wilton and North Jay water departments.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees

The board also approved the job description and advertising for a new events-coordinator position. Funding for the position will have to be approved at a special town meeting.

Wilton Select Board sets marijuana licensing fees, discusses county commissioners referendum question

State Rep. Randall Hall presented information on the referendum to increase the number of county commissioners and districts in Franklin from three to five.

More retail marijuana stores asked for in Farmington

Of the three retail marijuana stores allowed through the town's marijuana ordinance, only one is currently operating.

Draft changes to state’s medical cannabis program would require track-and-trace system

Some providers worry the system would be cost-prohibitive and time-consuming, pushing prices higher and driving customers to the adult-use market.

West Paris voters to vote on spirits, marijuana