Newport, ME Dispensary Guide

Gram's Five & Dime, Karma Cannabis & Brothers Cannabis on the Sebasticook

Newport Cannabis Quick Facts

Fact	Details
Medical Legal	Yes
Recreational Legal	Yes — town permits adult-use retail
Dispensaries in Town	3 confirmed (Gram's Five & Dime, Karma Cannabis, Brothers Cannabis)
Dominant Operator	Gram's Five & Dime — rec + medical
Population	~3,200 (2020 Census)
County	Penobscot County
Position	ME-7 / ME-11, between Bangor (~25 min NE) and Waterville (~30 min SW)

Dispensaries in Newport

Gram's Five & Dime

Address: 95 Moosehead Trail, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 368-2200
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Type: Recreational (21+) and Medical (MMMP)

Gram's Five & Dime is the anchor dispensary in Newport and one of the better-known combined rec-and-med operators in central Penobscot County. The store carries a full adult-use menu of flower, vapes, concentrates, and edibles, and runs an active medical program for MMMP cardholders. Its location on the Moosehead Trail (US-7 / ME-7) corridor catches both local customers and through-traffic heading from Bangor to Waterville.

Karma Cannabis

Address: 2 Elm St, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 368-5900
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Type: Recreational and Medical

Karma Cannabis operates a storefront in downtown Newport, complementing Gram's with a smaller-format, curated menu. The store's name and positioning lean into the wellness-and-balance framing that has become more common in mid-Maine retail.

Brothers Cannabis

Address: 75 Main St, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 368-1100
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Type: Recreational and Medical

Brothers Cannabis is a family-styled operator with a third location in the central-Maine area (the company also operates in Lincoln). The Newport storefront offers a broad adult-use and medical menu and has built a reputation for value pricing and consistent stock.

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Better-Served Than the Population Suggests

Newport has a population of just 3,200 but supports three dispensaries. That density is unusual for a town of this size and reflects Newport's location at the intersection of two major central-Maine corridors (ME-7 and ME-11) and its function as a service hub for the surrounding lake-region communities. The town is a natural middle stop between the Bangor and Waterville retail clusters, and its dispensary scene has matured accordingly.

Newport's Market Context

Newport sits on the Sebasticook River and is anchored by Sebasticook Lake and Lake Sebasticook — two of central Maine's most popular warm-water fishing and boating destinations. The town's population of about 3,200 is small, but its role as a service hub for surrounding rural communities (Corinna, Detroit, Plymouth, Etna, St. Albans) is significant, and the addition of three dispensaries reflects both the steady local demand and the lake-region summer traffic.

For cannabis operators, Newport is a particularly interesting study because its dispensary density exceeds what the resident population would suggest. The town sits roughly halfway between Bangor (~25 min northeast) and Waterville (~30 min southwest) on the I-95 / US-2 corridor, and the ME-7 / ME-11 junction puts it within easy driving distance of multiple central-Maine rural communities. Three operators have validated the market; a fourth entry would need to either capture share from the existing three or expand the surrounding catchment.

The Sebasticook lake region also generates a notable summer-season bump — second-home owners, campers, and recreational visitors from across New England — that the existing operators have leaned into with seasonal menu features and extended hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there cannabis dispensaries in Newport, Maine?

Yes. Newport has three dispensaries: Gram's Five & Dime (95 Moosehead Trail), Karma Cannabis (2 Elm St), and Brothers Cannabis (75 Main St). The town is one of the better-served small communities in interior Penobscot County.

Does Newport Maine have recreational dispensaries?

Yes. Gram's Five & Dime, Karma Cannabis, and Brothers Cannabis all serve 21+ recreational customers. Newport permits adult-use retail and the town's location on the ME-7 / ME-11 corridor makes it a natural stop for central-Maine shoppers.

What is Newport Maine known for?

Newport is a Penobscot County town of ~3,200 residents in central Maine, on the Sebasticook River. It is known for Sebasticook Lake, its role as a service hub for the surrounding rural communities, and its position between Bangor (~25 min NE) and Waterville (~30 min SW).

What is the closest dispensary to Newport Maine?

Dispensaries in Newport include Gram's Five & Dime, Karma Cannabis, and Brothers Cannabis. For shoppers looking for a wider menu, Bangor is ~25 min NE and Waterville is ~30 min SW on the I-95 corridor.

Disclaimer: Information is provided for general reference only. Dispensary hours, product availability, and policies can change. Always verify details directly with the dispensary before planning a visit.

◆ Last reviewed 2026-07-06 by Calvin Waters + Margaret Finch against the OCP, legislature, and primary source documents cited in this page. Editor-pair review on file; methodology and reviewer bios at /about/corrections and /about/authors.

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