Maine Town That Didn’t Want To Become ‘midcoast Pot Paradise’ Rejects Marijuana Businesses

Edgecomb voters voted down proposals to allow marijuana businesses and debated education and harbor issues during a more than five-hour annual town meeting Saturday. Near the beginning of town meeting, more than 50 people were present at the town hall, but the number dwindled slightly after a break around noon. Chip Griffin moderated the meeting. Voters rejected three articles on recreational marijuana businesses, regarding retail sales, commercial cultivation and commercial testing. The activities would not have been permitted until ordinances were written and approved at a future town meeting or referendum. Limited discussion occurred before the vote on retail sales.