Marijuana

A New York woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor last week to operating an unlicensed marijuana growing operation in central Maine.

The shift directed by President Trump — and President Biden before him — could also open the door to more research on the medical benefits of cannabis. But some observers also worry that implementation will come with significant challenges.

The citizen's initiative also seeks to impose strict testing and tracking requirements on Maine's medical marijuana industry. But first, the proponents will have to gather enough signatures to send the issue to voters.

Market saturation in Maine's recreational cannabis market is contributing to a drop in average revenue per store, according to a new report from state regulators.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts said the seven have been charged with conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana.

This week, the sheriff's office said they made two arrests and seized over 1,400 cannabis plants at the property in Harmony.

The proliferation of large-scale unlicensed marijuana cultivation in Maine has drawn the attention of federal prosecutors.

The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy recall applies to a strain of flower sold at several dispensaries last month.

Members of the Maine Public Utilities Commission expressed concerns over customer privacy and said that it should be up to law enforcement to identify suspected illegal activities.

Half of last year's 94 cases involved cannabis. And with 51 child ingestions reported through June, Maine is on pace to exceed last year's totals.