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From the Editor: Ready or not, cannabis is a growing industry in Maine

Whatever position you may have taken on the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Maine, it’s here and it’s happening.

Stores are proliferating in 34 municipalities around Maine. Retailers are selling cannabis at a rate of $10 million a month through the first five months of this year. Legal sales of adult-use cannabis in Maine could grow from $82 million in 2021 to $300 million by 2025, according to one industry consultant.

In this issue, we delve into some key areas of the marijuana business, looking at the effect on the marketplace, store design and banking. ....

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From the Editor: Employers are expanding their DEI efforts in Maine

“Corporate responsibility” can include a wide range of duties, but in the past two years there’s been a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI. For that reason, two of our stories delve into this issue. ....

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