Freakshow! Weed Gets Weird
About six years ago, Jordan was approaching his 40th anniversary as a cannabis grower. He believed he was through — ready to quit a lifelong hobby and ready to liquidate a priceless (and, as it would turn out, wholly unique) seed bank, the product of decades of careful labor — because he was bored. It wasn’t that the self-described “hillbilly,” whose last name Cannabis Now is withholding at his request, didn’t love weed. He’d had his first hit before he was a teenager, started collecting seeds at 17, and started sprouting huge trays, producing hundreds of seedlings, shortly thereafter. What…
Read More »These were the weirdest weed news stories of 2021
These were the weirdest weed news stories of 2021 – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Behold the winners of Leafly’s 2021 Doobious Achievement Awards Oh, 2021. We had such high hopes for you. After surviving the annus horribilis of 2020, we figured 2021 would be full of vaccines, in-person reunions, parties, singing,…
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With Decision Deadline Looming, Roughly One-Third New York State Communities Have Opted Out Of Marijuana Dispensaries – CBS New York
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A deadline is looming across New York state. Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges. READ MORE: Connecticut Becomes 19th State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana But as CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported Thursday, hundreds of villages, towns, and cities are opting out. Yet another Long Island town, Hempstead, recently announced it will opt out of dispensaries, as the year-end deadline nears. As is Long Beach, citing a lack of guidance from the state. “The state doesn’t really know what they are doing, either….
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Hemper is your one-stop-holiday-shop for every stoner on your list
Hemper is your one-stop-holiday-shop for every stoner on your list – Leafly Link copied to your clipboard Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Make it a high holiday with a gift from Hemper. Holiday season sneak up on you this year? While some people thrive amidst the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, the rest of us would prefer…
Read More »‘Modern-day Grange’ with live music, bar and CBD shop opens in former firehouse in Groton – theday.com
Groton — Brian Edmonds started out with an interest in hemp and CBD, a nonintoxicating compound extracted from cannabis plants, and ended up with something much larger: a “modern day Grange” with live music, craft beer and a CBD shop. “Farmers are lonely people, and they built Granges to have places where they could socialize and hold gatherings,” he explained Saturday from behind a soon-to-be-cut ribbon. The Grange was founded in 1867 as a national organization of local chapters that served as meeting places for the agricultural community. It’s through this historical lens that Edmonds opened The Barn last week at…
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NORML Files Amicus Brief in Case Asking SCOTUS to Rule on Whether Medical Cannabis Costs Can Be Reimbursed by Employers – Norml
New York, NY: Lawyers are petitioning the Supreme Court to rule on the issue of whether employees can be reimbursed for their medical marijuana-related costs through their workers’ compensation insurance plans following divergent rulings from various state supreme courts. A friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief filed on behalf of Empire State NORML and two other groups – the New York City Cannabis Industry Association and the Hudson Valley Cannabis Industry – is urging justices to take the case and to use it as an opportunity to settle broader conflicts between state and federal marijuana laws. The brief reads, “Upholding the supremacy of…
Read More »Man Gets Surprise Item With His Amazon Order: a Fake Vax Card – The Daily Beast
A Connecticut man reportedly received an unexpected bonus item when he ordered a clear passport holder on Amazon: a blank COVID-19 vaccine card. The item looked similar to an authentic version of the card but was overly large and “an obvious fake,” according to the Connecticut Post, which first reported on the incident. The man alerted state authorities after receiving the knock-off. A spokesperson for Amazon told the newspaper that the online retailer does not permit fake vaccine cards on its site and has introduced measures “to prevent prohibited products from being listed” and to identify “bad actors that attempt…
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CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips – Brookfield Daily Voice
Connecticut State Police have a message for residents planning a holiday trip — ditch distractions while driving, plan your trip, and never drink and drive. To help with all of the hustle and bustle, the department is offering tips on how to arrive at your safely, and where there will be DUI checkpoints. The tips include: Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Refrain from texting or using your phone. Never consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, or drugs, including medications that could impact…
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