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Tag: marijuana legalization

Posted inNation

Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids

Avatar photo by The Associated Press January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

Critics say the marketing for flavored cannabis products could entice children to partake with labels like “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”

Nearly a quarter of the children who ate marijuana edibles wound up hospitalized, some seriously ill, according to a new study.
Posted inNation

More kids are being sickened by marijuana edibles at home

Avatar photo by The Associated Press January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
In three months, Vermont has gone from three recreational marijuana dispensaries to 25, and more are expected to open soon.
Posted inNew England

Recreational marijuana dispensaries on the rise in Vermont

Avatar photo by The Associated Press January 1, 2023January 1, 2023
Posted inNation

1st legal pot dispensary opens in New York

Avatar photo by The Associated Press December 29, 2022January 3, 2023
By selling marijuana alongside snacks and cigarettes, Circle K may push the drug further into the mainstream.
Posted inNational Business

Weed is coming to Circle K gas stations in US next year

Avatar photo by Bloomberg October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
Joe Biden's marijuana pardons are a step in the right direction toward a more sensible policy.
Posted inEditorials

Biden pardons are important step toward a better cannabis policy

Avatar photo by The BDN Editorial Board October 13, 2022October 13, 2022
Beal University is offering Maine's first full cannabis science program.
Posted inBangor

Beal University launches Maine’s 1st cannabis science program

Avatar photo by Emily Burnham October 10, 2022October 10, 2022
Erik Gundersen, who has led the Office of Marijuana Policy since its inception, will step down Friday.
Posted inPolitics

Maine’s top cannabis regulator is stepping down

Avatar photo by David Marino Jr. October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
Posted inBusiness

Court rules Maine cannabis dispensary owners don’t need to be residents

Avatar photo by Susan Sharon, Maine Public August 22, 2022August 22, 2022
Posted inBusiness

Maine is curbing the illegal cannabis market faster than other states with recreational adult-use

Avatar photo by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Posted inNew England

Rhode Island becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana

Avatar photo by The Associated Press May 26, 2022May 26, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

The term marijuana has a racist history. That’s why Maine now calls it cannabis.

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
Posted inNew England

New Hampshire Senate rejects 2 marijuana legalization bills

Avatar photo by The Associated Press April 29, 2022April 29, 2022
Posted inCentral Maine

Albion man accused of running large marijuana grow outside Maine adult-use laws

Avatar photo by Michael Shepherd March 11, 2022March 11, 2022
Posted inAroostook

There are only 3 storefronts left on Main Street in this northern Maine town. They all sell weed.

Avatar photo by Emily Jerkins, St. John Valley Times February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Posted inAroostook

Caribou bucks its neighbors to ban retail marijuana shops

Avatar photo by Melissa Lizotte February 22, 2022February 22, 2022
Posted inNation

Chuck Schumer renews calls for federal decriminalization of marijuana

Avatar photo by Tribune Content Agency February 4, 2022February 4, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Maine considers bill to allow recreational marijuana delivery

Avatar photo by The Associated Press January 21, 2022January 21, 2022
Posted inBangor

Brewer’s 1st recreational marijuana store could open this winter

Avatar photo by Lia Russell January 4, 2022January 4, 2022
Posted inHancock

Hancock County reflects Maine’s slow embrace of recreational marijuana

Avatar photo by Ethan Genter December 31, 2021December 30, 2021

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