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High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
Well, folks, it seems the Connecticut Higher Collective is throwing in the towel. Pack it up, light one last joint, and say goodbye to a couple of locations that couldn’t quite hack it in the CT world of legal weed. The Hartford and Willington locations are shutting their doors, proving that even in a state where cannabis is about as controversial as a Starbucks latte, running … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
Welcome to 2025, where Connecticut’s weed scene is a Multi-Million-Dollar Juggernaut. Dispensaries are popping up like Dunkin on a caffeine bender, hawking everything from flower named after obscure fruit to THC gummies that promise to make you one with the universe. And let's not forget the THC-infused seltzers that pair perfectly with your yoga class. It’s all sleek marketing … [Read more...] about What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
The future. It’s a strange, snarling beast, isn’t it? It’s unpredictable, untamed, and occasionally terrifying, but here’s the truth about that wild animal we’re all riding—it’s a good beast. Oh, sure, it has claws, teeth, and a bad attitude. It drags us kicking and screaming through political circus acts, climate doomsday forecasts, and the endless monotony of work emails. But … [Read more...] about New Year’s Dab: A Toast to the Chaotic Beauty of Progress
Let’s Keep 2025 Weird
The Christmas Eve Escape
Christmas Eve at my Mom's house is a gauntlet. The living room smells like pine, ham, and a faint whiff of Yankee Candle desperation. Every square inch of space is packed with family—Aunt Sara’s screeching laugh, Grandpa yelling over the TV, and a nephew tearing through wrapping paper prematurely like a caffeinated squirrel. I love them all, sure, but there’s only so much a … [Read more...] about The Christmas Eve Escape
Hemp Hysteria: Connecticut’s High-Stakes Dance with THC Regulation
Picture this: Connecticut lawmakers, in a haze of bureaucracy, are about to redefine the buzzwords of the cannabis world. Enter hemp, the underdog, quietly producing CBD without triggering a state crackdown. But wait, what’s this? When processed, hemp can sneak in some THC, and suddenly, our mild-mannered hero turns into a potential troublemaker.Connecticut’s new hemp and … [Read more...] about Hemp Hysteria: Connecticut’s High-Stakes Dance with THC Regulation
The Green Beast Invades Central Connecticut: A 70,000-Square-Foot Weed Wonderland
It’s happening, folks. A 70,000-square-foot cannabis cathedral is sprouting up in the quiet town of Newington, Connecticut. The kind of industrial behemoth that screams "Progress!" to some and "The world is ending!" to others. This isn’t just a grow facility—it’s a weed factory, poised to pump out ganja on a scale that’d make Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson blush.Picture this: … [Read more...] about The Green Beast Invades Central Connecticut: A 70,000-Square-Foot Weed Wonderland
The Smoke Shop Hustle: Weed, Loopholes, and the THCA Gold Rush
If you've been anywhere near a smoke shop lately, you’ve probably noticed something weird creeping into the shelves: jars of THCA. No, it’s not some obscure herb for your salad. THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC, the stuff that gets you high. But in a twist of bureaucratic acrobatics, THCA has become the darling of smoke shops, thanks … [Read more...] about The Smoke Shop Hustle: Weed, Loopholes, and the THCA Gold Rush
Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
Let’s clear the air—hemp and marijuana are not different plants. They’re both Cannabis sativa, belonging to the Cannabaceae family. The only thing separating them is a legal line in the sand drawn by outdated policies. Hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC, the compound that gets you high. Marijuana is cannabis with more than 0.3% THC. That’s it.The Historical ContextThe … [Read more...] about Hemp vs. Marijuana: The Same Plant, Different Legal Labels
