Portsmouth seeks revenue from medical marijuana center
PORTSMOUTH — The chief executive officer of a medical marijuana dispensary that’s preparing to open on West Main Road estimates there are anywhere from 100 to 300 licensed marijuana “caregivers” in Portsmouth, many of whom pose problems for their patients. Seth Bock, co-owner of Greenleaf Compassion Center, said his dispensary will give patients who are approved [...]
Read More →Letter: Face it, marijuana is medication
To the editor: So you’re having trouble wrapping your head around state law, Councilwoman Pedro? Regardless of personal feelings, preconceived notions or years of propaganda to the contrary, it is now a widely accepted fact that marijuana, a non-processed seed-bearing plant, is medication. Councilwoman Pedro, Larry Fitzmorris, The Portsmouth Town Council and Portsmouth Concerned Citizens [...]
Read More →Survey: Half of Portsmouth High seniors have smoked pot
PORTSMOUTH — The rise of medicinal marijuana centers and the recent decriminalization of the drug were cited as potential reasons Tuesday night for why so many high school students admit to smoking pot in a substance abuse survey presented to the School Committee. According to the report, prepared by John Mattson Consulting for the Portsmouth Prevention [...]
Read More →New Portsmouth spot proposed for medical marijuana center
PORTSMOUTH — News that a medical marijuana center has moved its proposed location has drawn words of caution from several residents who say the town needs to have more oversight over such operations. The lawyer for the facility, however, says the proposal is in compliance with the town’s zoning laws. The Greenleaf Compassion Center, one of [...]
Read More →Police: Medical marijuana grower targeted in theft
A Warren man called police Friday after he discovered several valuable items stolen from his shed — his marijuana plants. The unidentified man called police just after 3 p.m. to report that someone had broken into his shed and stolen his plants. Officers, who were initially unsure what to expect, verified that the man had [...]
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