What’s the right revenue per square foot? What’s a realistic business outlook for cultivators? Get realistic market forecasts, state-by-state insights and benchmarks. Get the 2023 Factbook. Maine authorities continue to crack down on allegedly illicit marijuana operations in the state and seizing thousands of plants, most recently in Corinna, Guilford and Sangerville. After … [Read more...] about Maine police seize thousands of illicit marijuana plants in raids
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More illegal marijuana operations raided in central Maine
Maine authorities raided three more illegal marijuana operations on Tuesday. Police have reportedly busted a total of seven in the last month in central Maine. Two of the locations searched on Tuesday were in Whitefield and the other in Chelsea. Also read: 3 arrested after police seize hundreds of plants in illegal Maine marijuana bust On Jan. 17., police raided homes two … [Read more...] about More illegal marijuana operations raided in central Maine
Maine would join 14 other states in allowing on-site cannabis consumption under new bill
Mainers and tourists would be able to consume cannabis in a social club-type setting under a bill now being considered by lawmakers. Rep. David Boyer (R-Poland) said his on-site cannabis consumption bill would create spaces similar to brew pubs. “It would provide a controlled and regulated environment for adults similar to a brew pub that allows you try different beers and … [Read more...] about Maine would join 14 other states in allowing on-site cannabis consumption under new bill
Maine’s 2023 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $200 Million
Maine’s regulated adult-use cannabis industry generated more than $200 million in sales last year, an increase of 36% over 2022, according to information from the state Office of Cannabis Policy. But cannabis business owners who feel that Maine’s cannabis market is becoming oversaturated say that the numbers obscure the challenges licensed operators will face in the … [Read more...] about Maine’s 2023 Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Top $200 Million
Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded
Recreational cannabis sales brought in roughly 36% more revenue last year than in 2022, but industry members say it’s not necessarily a cause for celebration. Store owners across the state say the market is oversaturated and the boost in sales comes from more stores opening, rather than shops raking in money. The state’s licensed adult-use retailers reported more than 3.7 … [Read more...] about Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded
Two charged with illegally cultivating thousands of marijuana plants in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Maine — Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection with illegally cultivating thousands of marijuana plants in Belgrade. At about 11 a.m. Tuesday, Maine State Police executed two search warrants in Belgrade, one at a home on Guptill Road and one at a home on Point Road. The search warrants were reportedly executed in response to community complaints, Maine … [Read more...] about Two charged with illegally cultivating thousands of marijuana plants in Belgrade
Maine sets another yearly record for recreational cannabis sales
Maine set another record for recreational cannabis sales this year, with sales through November approaching $200 million dollars. That's nearly $40 million more than all of 2022. John Hudak, director of the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, said that growth comes as no surprise, because the industry is still so new. "The program didn't get up and running until the middle of … [Read more...] about Maine sets another yearly record for recreational cannabis sales
Casco tables adult-use marijuana store
CASCO — Landrace Cannabis Co. has retail stores in Woolwich, Hollis, Sanford and Portland. The family-owned company would like to open its next retail store along Route 302 in Casco, according to co-owner Lindsay Holden. The company plans to lease an existing building, which was formerly a residential dwelling, but has been unoccupied for a number of years. The company will … [Read more...] about Casco tables adult-use marijuana store
Police have barely begun rooting out Maine’s illegal Chinese marijuana grows
A former chicken barn at 1123 Main Road in Carmel is pictured on Oct. 13, 2023. It was raided earlier this year by police, and four Chinese men were arrested in one of the first prosecutions here of illegal marijuana cultivation operations that are raising national concerns. CARMEL, Maine — A former chicken barn near a few homes at an intersection in this small town off … [Read more...] about Police have barely begun rooting out Maine’s illegal Chinese marijuana grows
Nearly half of Maine’s medical cannabis potentially tainted with pesticides and mold, studies find
Almost half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides and molds, according to two studies. In findings released on Wednesday, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy tested 127 samples from recent inspections, finding 45-percent contained at least one banned material or substance, something that would have failed recreational-use standards. The Press Herald reports that a … [Read more...] about Nearly half of Maine’s medical cannabis potentially tainted with pesticides and mold, studies find
