Portland opens door for temporary cannabis testing licenses

The unanimous City Council vote is expected to help Maine revive the oft-delayed launch of its recreational market.

Pandemic puts launch of Maine’s recreational marijuana market on hold

Maine's marijuana czar says launching the adult-use industry by June is 'simply unrealistic.'

Virus worries may further delay start of recreational marijuana market

A memo from the state Office of Marijuana Policy said opening the market in June could conflict with social distancing guidelines.

Maine issues first round of conditional marijuana licenses

Among them are four manufacturing facilities, 11 growing operations and 16 retail outlets in 10 communities, with five of the stores in Portland.

State releases list showing who’s seeking marijuana business licenses

About 300 people, including an ex-governor's brother, are vying for more than 200 state licenses to grow, manufacture or sell recreational marijuana in Maine.

Search the database of Maine adult-use marijuana business license applicants

Industry wins some, loses some in changes to medical marijuana reform bill

A legislative committee strips out a ban on small extraction labs, federal background checks, plant size limits and fines from a department-backed bill, but adds a testing requirement.

Lawmakers strip secrecy and extraction rules out of marijuana bill

The controversial provisions would have driven up the cost of alcohol-based extractions and allowed marijuana companies to shield certain state license data from the public.

Bath’s 1st recreational pot store cleared by city, waiting on state approval

David Heidrich, director of engagement and community outreach for the Office of Marijuana Policy, said the state plans to issue the first conditional licenses within the next two weeks.

Our View: Maine’s medical marijuana market is working just fine

As the recreational market comes into focus, lawmakers should resist efforts to fix what isn't broken.