Marijuana a miracle cure? Think again. – Press Herald
Spend a few minutes surfing Twitter and you’re likely to encounter a startling claim that comes without proof: Cannabis cures cancer. The online world is awash with such posts, startling…
Portland brewery introduces CBD-infused beer – KGW.com
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland brewery is combining beer with cannabis. Coalition Brewing has released the first commercially produced cannabidiol-infused beer in Oregon. The beer is called Ensemble. Cannabidiol, or…
Roundup weed killer on trial in cancer death of groundskeeper – Press Herald
SAN FRANCISCO — Lawyers for a school groundskeeper dying of cancer asked a San Francisco jury on Monday to find that agribusiness giant Monsanto’s widely used weed killer Roundup likely…
Gov. LePage vetoes bill that would ease access to medical marijuana, listing 11 objections – Press Herald
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a medical cannabis bill Friday that would allow doctors to certify patient use for any medical reason. In a veto letter fired off late Friday afternoon,…
The Short History and Uncertain Future of CBD Beer – The Ringer (blog)
“So, does it get you high?” This was one of my first questions when I met with brewer Elan Walsky, the co-owner of Coalition Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Coalition makes…
Morristown may drop marijuana dispensary ban – Stowe Today
Recreational use of marijuana became legal in Vermont last Sunday, and in a few weeks Morristown will consider revoking a zoning bylaw that prohibits recreational marijuana dispensaries in Lamoille County’s…
Potentially Bad Ideas, Vol. 1: Ordering Cannabis Online – The Portland Mercury (blog)
Every day, we are afforded the opportunity to make choices, both good and bad. When riding crowded public transit, do we remain in our seat, or offer it to someone…
What To Know About Recreational Marijuana Sales in Massachusetts – Hartford Courant
July 1, a fated day in Massachusetts for advocates of recreational marijuana, came and went. The first day that stores were allowed to sell nonmedical cannabis passed without so much…
Medical marijuana facing tough battle in conservative Utah – Press Herald
SALT LAKE CITY — Medical marijuana backers in Utah are gearing up for an intense battle that could test the nationwide trend in support of medicinal pot. Even as support…
Vermont becomes ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana – Press Herald
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Recreational marijuana is now legal in Vermont, the ninth state to legalize it. Adults over age 21 will be able to possess up to 1 ounce (28…