Discover cannabis culture in Portland, ME

Portland. Maine is a nearly 250-year old seaside town with a rich history, an eclectic, artistic community, and incredible seafood. Built around a community with a strong sense of inclusion and outdoor connection, Portland is a gorgeous city where almost everyone can feel right at home. There are countless beaches to walk, iconic lighthouses to visit, trails to bike, sunsets to witness, and plenty of lobster to catch and eat. Portland is also within a short drive of countless other Maine cities and a little less than 2 hours north of Boston. Whether you want an outdoor adventure, a scenic day around a historic American city, or a place to eat amazing food, drink local beer, and smoke some quality week, Portland is the place for you.
There have been medical dispensaries in Portland for some time (Maine legalized medical marijuana in 1999), but recreational sales have been banned until very recently, even though adult-use marijuana has been legal state-wide since 2016. On October 9, 2020, the recreational marijuana market in Portland, Maine officially opened to the public. There are only a handful of businesses that currently possess adult-use retail licenses at this time, but Maine has capped the approval limit to 20 businesses, so more recreational dispensaries should be opening sooner rather than later. Even though recreational sales are now underway, there are still a few things to consider if you plan to smoke in Maine. Stores are required to operate between the hours of 10 AM and 7 PM and many stores still only sell medical marijuana. 

Portland Resources:

• http://portlandmaine.gov/FAQ/Topic?topic=64&mobile=ON
• https://www.visitportland.com/
• https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/money/business/portland-approves-recreational-marijuana-ordinance-with-cap-on-20-retail-stores/97-387f6fde-6b4e-4b6e-a183-6726a9767d0d
• https://www.pressherald.com/2020/08/31/portland-recreational-cannabis-lottery-draws-30-applicants-for-20-shop-licenses/
• https://www.mainepublic.org/post/maines-recreational-marijuana-market-opens-friday-retailers-say-it-will-take-time-ramp
• http://www.elevation207.me/
• https://www.exhalecannabis.co/