After a below-average yield in 2020, farmers are reporting a crop that is larger than average in 2021.
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New Mexico explores public financing for small cannabis businesses
A proposal would allow the state’s finance authority to provide a line of credit to cannabis “microbusinesses” that are similar in size to a craft winery or brewery.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine Cannabis Report
Breast cancer patients turning to marijuana – but many hide it from doctors, survey finds
Nearly one-third of patients surveyed by the American Cancer Society said they felt uncomfortable discussing cannabis with doctors and are more likely to seek information from friends, family or the internet.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Canadian pot giant Canopy lines up $300 million deal for U.S. edibles maker
But the agreement hinges on marijuana becoming federally legal – an if-then scenario that shows how Canadian companies are angling to get in on the U.S. market.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Open? Closed? Local staffing shortages keep changing up the hours
It can take work to keep track of when your local coffee shop or library is open, but be kind when you walk in the door.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Here’s what you need to know about Question 1
CMP’s $1 billion project has been painted both as a clean-energy link and as a scar across the Maine landscape, and some ads have made it seem to be about something other than a power transmission line.
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One crucial mile creates wide gap for power line project
The New England Clean Energy Connect project’s future could hinge on whether it can cross over a short section of public land.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Ashlee Dixon named Winthrop branch manager
People & Places: Katelyn Pushard named community engagement manager for UWKV
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After a year of growth, Maine’s legal cannabis industry faces new challenges
The state’s adult-use cannabis industry brought in nearly $60 million in its first year, but some fear market saturation and mega-competitors from out of state.
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White House targeting economic risks from climate change
A new report lays out steps that could potentially alter the mortgage process and retirement plans, among other things.