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Cannabis Report

Published
April 17, 2016

In the midst of the opioid epidemic, patients ditching pharmaceuticals for medical marijuana

While there's little research on whether cannabis effectively relieves pain, many in Maine embrace the drug and advocates say it's a legitimate part of the solution.
Published
April 10, 2016

More Maine doctors certifying medical marijuana patients

New numbers from state officials shows more than 300 medical providers are giving patients the OK to use marijuana.
Published
April 8, 2016

Ruling revives campaign to ask Maine voters to legalize marijuana

Justice Michaela Murphy reverses Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap's rejection of a petition drive calling for a question on the ballot in November.
Published
April 6, 2016

Biddeford puts hold on new marijuana facilities

The six-month moratorium is aimed at giving the city time to study how it can regulate commercial growing facilities.
Published
April 4, 2016

Biddeford to consider moratorium on medical marijuana facilities

The city manager says the moratorium would give staff time to look at land use regulations and how to regulate growing facilities.

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Published
April 1, 2016

Marijuana OUI bill stalls after Maine House rejects it

The unanimous vote comes amid a lack of consensus on how much THC determines impairment.
Published
March 30, 2016

Maine Senate backs THC limit for deciding marijuana OUI

The proposal, which now goes to the House, seeks the same limit as in Colorado and Washington, where recreational pot is legal.
Published
March 16, 2015

Three Maine tribes weighing legalization of pot on their lands

The Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Micmacs are considering the potential economic benefits, after a federal ruling clears the way for marijuana production on tribal lands.
Published
March 9, 2015

Political opposites, two Maine lawmakers are of one mind on medical marijuana

Reps. Diane Russell and Deborah Sanderson back more access to the drug, a rare synergy on the hot-button issue that's happening in Maine and across the country.
Published
March 2, 2015

Bill to ban local votes on legalizing marijuana draws fire at hearing

A legislator wants any decisions on legalization made at the state or federal level, but critics say his bill conflicts with the Constitution and home rule traditions.