Maine backing down on some of its restrictions for medical marijuana sales

The state is allowing pre-rolled product sales to resume following an outcry over one of the most profitable items for both medicinal and recreational industries.

Paris voters pass marijuana ordinance

Paris voters to decide whether to adopt marijuana ordinance

The ordinance would limit the number of stores to two recreational-use and three medical marijuana businesses.

Livermore Falls adds fees, changes items in medical marijuana establishment ordinance

The proposal will go to the town attorney for review and if accepted by selectmen would go to voters in April or June 2023.

Auburn man pleads guilty to federal drug charges from 2018 pot raids

Brian Bilodeau, 38, entered his plea in what agents referred to as a drug trafficking organization that was distributing large quantities of marijuana under the guise of Maine’s medical marijuana program.

Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine's residency requirements are unconstitutional.

Auburn man pleads guilty to drug charges in 2018 area raid

Tyler Poland struck a deal with federal prosecutors in which he agreed to serve up to 51 months in prison.

Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick

Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.

Maine argues for its right to discriminate against out-of-state medical cannabis dispensaries

The state is appealing a court ruling that said it was unconstitutional for the state to bar nonresidents from its medical marijuana industry.

New Maine advocacy group pushes for stricter medical cannabis rules

The group is urging state officials to change Maine's medical marijuana rules by adding product testing and tracking requirements that it says are crucial for public safety.