Bath midwifery site of Maine’s third human milk bank – Press Herald

Soft Corner Midwifery in Bath recently announced the opening of the third outpatient donor milk dispensary in Maine in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast.

A donor milk dispensary is a community location where a family whose baby has a prescription can obtain donor milk for use at home. Currently, babies at many Maine hospitals can receive donor milk while in the hospital; in the community setting, if a baby needs donor milk, a dispensary is a convenient and important local option. Dispensaries make human milk easier to access while the maternal milk supply is developing. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast supplies the human milk by collecting it from parents who have more milk than their babies need.

By opening a donor milk dispensary, Soft Corner Midwifery is on the leading edge of organizations providing access to donor milk in the community, the midwifery said in a prepared release. When a baby requires supplementation in the early days after birth, research shows that families tend to view donor milk as a temporary bridge and formula as a long-term solution. Having donor milk available at community locations like a dispensary can be an essential component in improving human milk feeding rates for

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Elevate Your Portfolio: December 2023’s Must-Watch US Marijuana … – InvestorsObserver

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New York cannabis regulators move to settle suits blocking new … – NNY360

ALBANY — New York’s cannabis regulators have voted to settle two lawsuits that have blocked the opening of new recreational marijuana dispensaries across the state for months. If approved by the court, hundreds of people waiting to open their storefronts could move forward soon.

In August, a state Supreme Court judge in Ulster County ruled that the state’s Office of Cannabis Management needed to pause the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary, or CAURD, license program under which all existing legal recreational dispensaries operate. A group of four service-disabled veterans had filed suit against the Cannabis Control Board and the OCM, alleging that they had ignored the letter of the law that established the recreational market by not allowing service-disabled veterans to apply for conditional licenses.

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EMBR cannabis dispensary under construction in Springfield’s Pine Point neighborhood – masslive.com – MassLive.com

This view of Russell’s Restaurant on Boston Road in Springfield was taken days before they closed in 2005. A groundbreaking was held on the site for a new cannabis dispensary called EMBR. (Republican file photo by Mark M. Murray) CUTLINE: 4/27/05 – Sandra L. Jacques, above right, owner of Russell’s Restaurant, and Joanne DeMars, a longtime employee, in the eatery’s main dining room. The Boston Road landmark, left, will close Sunday.Get Photo

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NY+board+approves+cannabis+lawsuit+settlements%2C+paves+way+for+retail+dispensaries – The Daily Record (Rochester, N.Y.)

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The New York State Cannabis Control Board on Monday voted to approve a settlement for two lawsuits, in a move that board members said, when finalized, would allow more pot dispensaries to open across the state.

The lawsuits – one filed by a group of service- disabled veterans and the other filed by a coalition of medical cannabis dispensaries – claim they were kept from obtaining dispensary licenses from the state board, who prioritized applicants with drug convictions under the CAURD program.

As a result, a federal judge blocked the state board from issuing CAURD licenses until the matter was settled.

The Cannabis Control Board’s counsel said at the meeting Monday that terms of the settlement were confidential. The plaintiffs will now present their stipulations to the court for review.

If they are approved by the court, the CAURD injunction will be lifted, and licenses will be processed and issued again.

Tremaine Wright, chair of the Cannabis Control Board, said that would mean some 436 provisional licensees across the state could move forward with their business plans that had been halted.

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney was pleased with the board’s vote.

“My priority is to

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Mayor Sarno and Officials Attend Embr Dispensary Groundbreaking – Springfield-MA.gov

John Lysak, President of the Pine Point Neighborhood Council, Pat Sweitzer of Sweitzer Construction, Brian Horrigan of Ember/Phat Panda and Ryan McCollum of RMC Strategies were also present.

Mayor Sarno states, “This dispensary is the first in the city to be built ground-up and was selected as part of my administration second round of Adult Use Cannabis proposals.  This is a significant investment of $2 million in our Pine Point neighborhood on a vacant lot that had been neglected for years.  I want to thank the representatives from Embr Dispensary and their team for their belief and investment in our Springfield.  This project will not only bring more of that good four-letter word, Jobs, including construction jobs and jobs in retail once the facility is built and up and running.  It will also bring additional revenue for the City too, including property taxes.”

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MAUI GROWN THERAPIES OPENS IN KIHEI, PRODUCTION … – PR Newswire

Kihei Express to Serve South Maui, Kula Production Center Doubles

KIHEI, Hawaii, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Maui Grown Therapies is pleased to announce the grand opening of its “Kihei Express” dispensary located in the Kihei Shopping complex alongside 24-hour Longs Drugs, and Da Kitchen restaurant. Patients with a valid 329-card are welcome to visit and shop from 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday.

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Chris Cole’s aerial image of Maui Grown’s upcountry production facility site. On October 27, 2023, Maui Grown Therapies received approval from the Department of Health to double cannabis cultivation operations at its carbon neutral Production Center #1 in Upcountry Maui. Maui Grown’s Kihei Express dispensary in Kihei is now open Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM at 1215 S. KĪHEI RD, SUITE D2

Maui Grown’s Kihei Express is the company’s third dispensary location following the loss of its Lahaina dispensary in the wildfire. “It’s rewarding to have our Lahaina employees remain with us to serve our South Maui patients.  We continue to mourn the loss of our Lahaina

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Study: People Who Consume Cannabis for Sleep Quit Sleep Aids

A study by Washington State University (WSU) researchers found people who consume cannabis to help with sleep quit using prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids such as melatonin and benzodiazepines. The study, published in the Exploration of Medicine journal, found 80% of the 1,255 cannabis consumers surveyed, no longer used the sleep aids, relying instead on high-THC cannabis products. 

Half of those surveyed reported specifically using cannabis containing CBD and the terpene myrcene, 33.8% used cannabis edibles, and 14.1% used cannabis capsules.     

In a statement, Carrie Cuttler, senior author of the study and associate professor of psychology at WSU, said that people were seeking out cannabis products with myrcene in them to help with sleep “surprised” her. 

“There is some evidence in the scientific literature to support that myrcene may help to promote sleep, so cannabis users seemed to have figured that out on their own.” — Cuttler in a press release 

Study participants reported varying morning outcomes and side effects – cannabis users more commonly reported feeling refreshed, focused, and better able to function in the morning after consuming cannabis, and said they experienced fewer headaches and less nausea compared to using

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BudTrainer™ Launches the BudCups™: The Earth-Friendly, Root-Friendly Alternative to Single-Use Seedling Pots and Cups

In another move towards sustainable gardening, BudTrainer just announced the launch of their 4th product, the BudCups: a reusable, better-performing alternative to single-use seed starting cups and pots. Engineered to optimize root development, the BudCups are a patent-pending invention set to redefine the standards of not just planting and transplanting, but environmentally responsible gardening.

First, they’re dishwasher-friendly, made from 100% recycled and food-grade plastic, and designed to be reused indefinitely, making them the most earth-friendly choice for gardeners committed to reducing waste. They were also designed without a single corner where pathogens can live, turning the washing process into a breeze.

Secondly, the BudCups feature a unique Triple-Drainage system that optimizes for runoff flow, promoting the best drybacks, ensuring optimal root health and growth, and preventing root rot or other pathogenic diseases.

The best part? The BudCups’ Shock-Free Transplanting mechanism was designed not only to minimize transplant shock to the roots, but also to make it easy and clean to transplant. Just pop the bottom, and the entire root ball comes out, untouched.

Henrique Dias, the innovative founder of BudTrainer, states, “Our vision with BudCups™ goes beyond just creating a better gardening container. We’re introducing a

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Georgia Issuing Final Medical Cannabis Licenses Following 2-Year Court Battle

Georgia cannabis regulators are issuing the state’s final medical cannabis licenses after a more than two-year legal fight, the Valdosta Daily Times reports. The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission (GMCC) had been unable to issue its Class II production licenses amid lawsuits from unsuccessful applicants but a recent Georgia Court of Appeals ruling against some of those applicants is allowing the commission to move forward. 

The state’s medical cannabis law allowed for two Class I licenses and four Class II licenses and the state had received about 70 applications. In July 2021, the GMCC awarded the Class I licenses to Trulieve GA and Botanical Sciences LLC Class I licenses; however, due to pending lawsuits from Class II applicants, the commission had not issued the licenses to the chosen candidates: FFD GA Holdings LLC, TheraTrue Georgia LLC, Natures GA LLC, and Treevana Remedy Inc.  

GMCC voted on November 15 to provisionally issue those licenses. 

GMCC Chair Sid Johnson told the Daily Times that “the commission has determined that the issuance of these provisional awards furthers the objectives and purposes of the Hope Act, providing patients with meaningful opportunities to locally access low THC oil and products

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