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David O'Brien's last day before turning his responsibilities over to soon-to-be chief Craig Alfis, the town’s assistant fire chief, will be April 30.

A goal is to “manage the challenge of long-term rental units being diverted to short-term rental enterprises." Will it work in Kittery?

The number of people seeking the services of Footprints Food Pantry increased by nearly 50% last year.

The ordinance would allow for up to five marijuana retail establishments if it gets final approval. Heres whats next.

KITTERY — Before the towns retail marijuana ordinance blazes forward, town staff will review the distances between cannabis businesses to aid the Planning Board in crafting its proposal. Planning Board Vice Chair Karen Kalmar said Thursday she believes it’s a “legitimate strategy” to limit marijuana businesses by distance in town zones that are primarily for residential development. “Is anyone (as) concerned as I am that we might have a glut of one kind of development that might unde...

KITTERY, Maine - Local medical marijuana providers are speaking loud and clear - a potential Kittery retail marijuana ordinance could burn their business prospects should it be adopted. “The existing medical marijuana home businesses are locally-owned, locally-funded and locally staffed,” said Clay Wyman, a self-described "caregiver" at Southern Maine Apothecary at 114 State Road. “In contrast, the recreational marijuana market is dominated by large national and multinational compa...

KITTERY, Maine — The image of how five marijuana shops would look in town became less hazy Thursday night. “The modern and upscale feel of my retail store will blend seamlessly with other businesses such as Beach Pea, Terra Cotta, Carl’s (Meat Market) and the Golden Harvest as well as the other retail stores and restaurants already established in the neighborhood,” according to Julie Cutting-Kelley of Green Blossoms LLC. Several business hopefuls began advocating for retail cannabis...