Dispensaries and caregivers can collaborate, rather than compete, under the state’s new rules allowing business-to-business medical cannabis sales.
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Fuel up on gas and grass at Maine’s first medical marijuana convenience store
The Atlantic Farms business on Warren Avenue in Portland opens Thursday as new regulations take effect across the state, but bring your medical card and government-issued ID.
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Lisbon receives first applications to open medical marijuana stores
LISBON — A week after a moratorium on medical marijuana stores was lifted, Lisbon has received its first two applications. The businesses applying for a new site are Lisbon Cannabis Co., registered to Jason Smith, who is looking to open at 60 Capital Ave., and BBB Pharmaceutical Alternatives, with Paul Brunelle listed as the owner, […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Wilton approves retail medical cannabis permit
WILTON — Following a Site Plan Review Thursday, Nov. 1, the Wilton Planning Board granted a permit for a retail medical marijuana storefront. The store will also sell soil, nutrients and growing science materials. Alden Sylvester, of Fayette, and a business partner plan to open Power Plant at the former Hayden Shoe Store, 410 U.S. […]
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Marijuana storefronts: Coming to a corner near you?
AUBURN — John Morrison opened Port City Relief in a former gun shop in April, two doors down from the Rollodrome. The interior is sleek black and gray, with a tall cafe table in one corner and two long cases filled with glass containers neatly labeled with offbeat names such as Oil Spill and Mimosa […]
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Wilton approves retail medical cannabis permit
WILTON — The Planning Board granted a permit for a retail medical marijuana storefront Thursday. The store will also sell soil, nutrients and growing science materials. Alden Sylvester of Fayette and a business partner plan to open Power Plant at the former Hayden Shoe Store, 410 U.S. Route 2 East. Both are registered caregivers, Sylvester […]
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Jay considers options on medical marijuana storefronts
JAY — The Board of Selectmen is expected to discuss Monday if it wants to hold a special town meeting at which voters would decide on a moratorium on medical marijuana retail stores. Selectmen are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. Selectmen will also consider putting a question before voters in […]
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Marijuana seller says break in highlights need to address security
WATERVILLE — Daniel Hall went to his medical marijuana store last week and walked into what he described as a nightmare. A back window had been shattered with a rock and jars of marijuana and medical marijuana products — about $10,000 worth — were missing. “I was doing my thing and I was like, ‘Why […]
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Winthrop councilors to draft medical marijuana moratorium
WINTHROP — The prospect of a retail medical marijuana opening on Route 202 has town councilors considering a temporary hold for other similar businesses. This week, councilors agreed to draft a moratorium that would temporarily ban any stores that sell medical marijuana to certified patients so the town can have time to create regulations on […]
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Norway voters approve medical marijuana ordinance
NORWAY — Residents voted unanimously Thursday night to approve an ordinance regulating the location and operation of medical marijuana cultivation facilities. Discussion on drafting an began last October after three proposals were brought to the Planning Board and Board of Selectmen over four months. Some selectmen and many residents said they were concerned about the number […]