marijuana Archives - Bangor Daily News

50-year war on drugs imprisoned millions of Black Americans

by The Associated Press July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Fifty years ago this summer, President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Today, it is questionable whether anyone won the war.

National Politics

Senate Democratic leaders unveil draft bill to legalize marijuana

by CQ-Roll Call July 15, 2021July 15, 2021

Clarence Thomas is the voice of reason in the federal cannabis debate

by Contributed July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Sacha Baron Cohen sues Massachusetts cannabis dispensary for using Borat likeness

by The Associated Press July 13, 2021July 14, 2021

In letter, USADA says it can’t change marijuana rules alone

by The Associated Press July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Professional Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

by The Associated Press July 2, 2021July 2, 2021

New law gives Maine medical marijuana growers more say over industry rulemaking process

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public July 2, 2021July 2, 2021

Connecticut governor signs recreational marijuana into law

by The Associated Press June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

1st summer season of cannabis sales expected to buoy Maine’s tourism recovery

by Lori Valigra June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Connecticut lawmakers give final OK to marijuana legalization

by Tribune Content Agency June 17, 2021June 18, 2021

Lewiston man sentenced to 6 years for his role in marijuana trafficking ring

by Matt Berg June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Bangor recreational marijuana shop owners plan to open 1st Orono store this fall

by Sawyer Loftus June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

Maine’s marijuana retailers saw record sales in May

by Lia Russell June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

Washington state OKs free pot as vaccine incentive

by The Associated Press June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

3rd recreational pot shop opens in Bangor on Stillwater Avenue

by Emily Burnham May 15, 2021May 14, 2021

Judge orders mastermind behind state’s most sophisticated pot farm back to prison

by Judy Harrison May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

‘Clean cannabis’ program wants more Mainers choosing pesticide-free pot

by Sam Schipani May 5, 2021May 6, 2021

Marijuana businesses hope adult-only gummies, chocolates grow in Maine market

by The Associated Press May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Companies offer free beer, marijuana and rides to sway the unvaccinated

by The Associated Press April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Maine’s cannabis programs are poised to be a national model, if we let them

by Contributed April 29, 2021April 29, 2021