Tag: portland

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June 5, 2013
06/05/2013
Maine to Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Maine to Vote on Marijuana Legalization

Last week, advocates turned in double the amount of signatures required to place a marijuana legalization initiative on the ballot in Portland, Maine this year, making certification seem very...
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May 31, 2013
05/31/2013
Portland, ME Legalization Effort Exceeds Signature Threshold

Portland, ME Legalization Effort Exceeds Signature Threshold

A marijuana legalization effort in Portland, Maine has gathered more than twice the required signatures to put the question before voters. The proposed ordinance would legalize the...
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May 1, 2013
05/01/2013
Global Cannabis March Features Three in Oregon

Global Cannabis March Features Three in Oregon

Next Saturday, in over 200 cities worldwide, millions will come together to rally for an end to a failed drug war on cannabis and industrial hemp. Oregonians will...
By: Anna Diaz
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April 25, 2013
04/25/2013
Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

Cash Phlow Saturday at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe

The Cash Phlow Show will be live at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe this Saturday, April 27th for one night only at 8:00 PM. The L.A. rapper...
By: Anna Diaz
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April 11, 2013
04/11/2013
Vandalized MPP Billboard Rises Again With a New Message

Vandalized MPP Billboard Rises Again With a New Message

A Portland billboard put up by Marijuana Policy Project in March only lasted one night before being destroyed. The billboard featured pictures of beer, wine and a...
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April 3, 2013
04/03/2013
Weedist Destinations: Potland, Oregon

Weedist Destinations: Potland, Oregon

“It’s not a typo; it’s a way of life.” Anonymous Disclaimer:  I live in Portland by choice.  I moved here in 2001, and I love it here....
By: Anna Diaz
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March 29, 2013
03/29/2013
Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month

Oregon: MPP Unveils Billboard for Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which in Portland means it’s time for the annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest. Locals may notice something different about this year’s festival: a...
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March 12, 2013
03/12/2013
Portland (ME) Greens in Marijuana Legalization Referendum

Portland (ME) Greens in Marijuana Legalization Referendum

There is a marijuana legalization bill pending in the Maine legislature, but some activists in the state’s largest city aren’t waiting for elected officials to get the...
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January 2, 2013
01/02/2013
Jay Mack and Big Dub Rebuilding Fundraiser

Jay Mack and Big Dub Rebuilding Fundraiser

The World Famous Cannabis Cafe will host a fundraiser for Jay Mack and Big Dub to help rebuild their business on Saturday, January 12, 2013.  Long-time supporters...
By: Anna Diaz
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October 23, 2012
10/23/2012
Celebrate the End of Prohibition at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe on Nov. 3

Celebrate the End of Prohibition at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe on Nov. 3

Celebrate the End of Prohibition Speakeasy with  Madeline Martinez, the World Famous Cannabis Cafe and Women for Measure 80 .  Join us on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the...
By: Anna Diaz
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October 22, 2012
10/22/2012
World Famous Cannabis Cafe’s Monthly Cannabis and Hemp Expo

World Famous Cannabis Cafe’s Monthly Cannabis and Hemp Expo

The World Famous Cannabis Café hosts a monthly Cannabis and Hemp Expo on the first Sunday of every month.  It features a variety of services for Oregon Medical...
By: Anna Diaz
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October 15, 2012
10/15/2012
Anti-Marijuana Billboards Taken Down in Portland

Anti-Marijuana Billboards Taken Down in Portland

These utterly misleading anti-marijuana billboards have been taken down in Portland. Golf clap to Florida-based Drug Free America Foundation for funding this level of reefer madness misinformation.
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Chief Greenbud: His New Release and Weed

Chief Greenbud: His New Release and Weed

Weedists: Meet Chief Greenbud “Weedists are the people who are out there fighting the good fight and these are their stories.” I had the pleasure of meeting...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 24, 2012
09/24/2012
Measure 80 Debate: Nancy Reagan Would be Proud

Measure 80 Debate: Nancy Reagan Would be Proud

Last Friday, I got to attend the Portland City Club’s debate on Measure 80. Chief Petitioner and author of the measure, Paul Stanford argued in favor and...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 17, 2012
09/17/2012
Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) Accepting Applications

Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) Accepting Applications

The eleventh annual Oregon Medical Cannabis Awards (OMCA) will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the World Famous Cannabis Cafe.   The day event includes...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

Oregon’s Measure 80 Launches Online Shop

The Measure 80 online store is now open for business. They have bumper stickers, t-shirts and posters available now. More items are being added every day, so...
By: Anna Diaz
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September 5, 2012
09/05/2012
Hempstalk Weekend Events in Portland, Oregon

Hempstalk Weekend Events in Portland, Oregon

It’s a busy Hempstalk weekend here in Portland for cannabis consumers and activists!  Here are three events you don’t want to miss! To start the weekend early,...
By: Anna Diaz
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