BRIDGTON, Maine — The Bridgton Planning Board is moving ahead with crafting regulations for allowing marijuana dispensaries in town.
Board members met Jan. 15 to workshop new regulations which they hope to have reviewed and proposed wording approved by the Maine attorney general by Feb. 5, when the board will again take up the discussion.
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