Highbrow Cannabis — Maine's Multi-Location Operator
"A Classy Joint" — 7 Maine storefronts established 2017, partnering with Maine craft growers and a customer-facing classification system
Highbrow at a Glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Operator | Highbrow ("A Classy Joint") |
| Established | 2017 |
| Maine Locations | 7 (2 medical + 5 adult-use) |
| Phone | (207) 356-9377 |
| contact@highbrowmaine.com | |
| Product Mix | Maine craft growers (Hazy Hill, Rugged Roots, Paul's Boutique) + house-made concentrates and edibles |
| Classification | Uplifted / Balanced / Relaxed — by intended effect |
| Primary Sources | highbrowmaine.com · Weedmaps · Yelp |
Overview
Highbrow is a multi-location Maine cannabis operator that has grown to 7 storefronts statewide since establishing in 2017. The operator brands itself as "A Classy Joint" and "Made in Maine," with a focus on curated product selection and a customer-friendly classification system that simplifies shopping by intended effect rather than requiring strain-name expertise.
Per the operator's own site, Highbrow partners with Maine craft growers including Hazy Hill, Rugged Roots, and Paul's Boutique for flower, plus produces house-made concentrates and edibles. Their Rockland location at 696 Main Street is one of three active dispensaries in Knox County's Midcoast hub.
Seven Maine Locations
Per the operator's site, Highbrow operates the following 7 Maine storefronts:
| Location | Type | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | Medical | 55 Topsham Fair Mall Rd | Mon-Sun 8am-8pm |
| Bath (Medical) | Medical | 141 Leeman Highway | Mon-Sun 11am-7pm |
| Bath (Adult Use) | Adult-Use | 137 Leeman Highway | Mon-Sun 7am-10pm |
| Augusta | Adult-Use | 292 State Street | Mon-Sun 8am-8pm |
| Rockland | Adult-Use | 696 Main Street | Mon-Sun 7am-10pm |
| Manchester | Adult-Use | 767 Western Ave | Mon-Sun 8am-8pm |
| Portland | Adult-Use | 605 Congress Street | Mon-Sun 9am-10pm |
The split between medical and adult-use locations reflects Maine's dual-license framework. Topsham and Bath (medical) serve registered Maine MMMP cardholders; the other five locations serve 21+ adult-use customers with valid government-issued photo ID.
Product Strategy
Per the operator's site, Highbrow curates top-quality cannabis products and accessories from Maine craft growers. The operator's product partners include:
- Hazy Hill — Maine craft cultivator
- Rugged Roots — MOFGA-certified organic flower (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association)
- Paul's Boutique — Maine craft cultivator
Highbrow also produces house-made concentrates and edibles, supplementing partner cultivator flower with in-house value-add products. This is a more selective approach than carrying every cultivator's product — Highbrow positions itself as a curated retailer rather than a volume player.
The "Uplifted / Balanced / Relaxed" Classification
One of Highbrow's distinctive customer-experience choices is a three-category effect-based classification:
- Uplifted — energizing, daytime, social
- Balanced — middle-of-the-road, functional, all-purpose
- Relaxed — calming, evening, body-focused
Products are tagged by effect category rather than (or in addition to) traditional indica/sativa/hybrid naming. This makes the menu more accessible to first-time buyers and tourists who don't know the Maine-specific strain landscape.
Rockland Location (Midcoast Hub)
Address: 696 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 356-9377
Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-10pm
Type: Adult-Use
The Rockland location is the only Highbrow in the Midcoast region. It anchors Rockland's Main Street cannabis corridor alongside Scrimshaw and Botany. For Knox County customers and visitors to Camden, Rockport, and the Penobscot Bay area, this is the closest Highbrow storefront.
Service Area
From the Rockland location:
- Rockland (in town) — 5 min
- Camden — 15 min north
- Rockport — 10 min north
- Thomaston — 15 min south
- Warren — 20 min west
- Belfast — 35 min north
- Belfast Botany (Botany's medical storefront) — 35 min north
- Augusta Highbrow — 75 min southwest (next-closest Highbrow for Midcoast customers)
For Knox County visitors from southern Maine, the Portland Highbrow is the next-closest after Augusta — 90 min southwest of Rockland. For coastal Maine, the chain of seven locations makes Highbrow a recognizable brand across the state's most populated corridors.
How to Verify Before You Go
- Official site: highbrowmaine.com
- Locations page: highbrowmaine.com/locations
- Phone: (207) 356-9377
- Email: contact@highbrowmaine.com
- Weedmaps listing: weedmaps.com/dispensaries/highbrow-1
- Rockland guide: Town-level overview of Rockland dispensaries
Adult-use customers: bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Medical patients: bring your Maine MMMP card and a valid photo ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: Information is provided for general reference only. Dispensary status, hours, and product availability can change. Always verify details directly with the dispensary before planning a visit.
Editorial note. This guide is part of the Maine Dispensary Guide editorial corpus. Every material correction to this page is documented in our public Editorial Corrections Log with the primary source that confirms the fix.