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: 36 Moosehead Trail, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 999-5000
Hours: Daily 9am–9pm (confirm before visiting)
Type: Recreational (21+) and Medical (MMMP) — separate rec and medical menus at the same location
Gram's Five & Dime is the anchor dispensary in Newport and one of the better-known combined rec-and-med operators in central Maine. The store carries a full adult-use menu of flower, vapes, concentrates, and edibles, and runs a medical program for MMMP cardholders from the same Moosehead Trail location. Its position just off I-95 on the Moosehead Trail (US-7 / ME-7) corridor catches both local customers and through-traffic heading from Bangor to Waterville. grams5.com
Karma Cannabis
Address: 66 Main Street, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 368-6118
Hours: Daily ~8am–8pm (confirm before visiting)
Type: Recreational (21+)
Karma Cannabis operates an adult-use storefront in downtown Newport, complementing Gram's with a smaller-format, curated menu. Confirm current hours and menu on the operator's listing before visiting.
Brothers Cannabis
Address: 19 Moosehead Trail, Suite 2B, Newport, ME 04953
Phone: (207) 852-0575
Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–4pm (confirm before visiting)
Type: Recreational (21+)
Brothers Cannabis is a family-owned adult-use operator with multiple Maine locations (including Bangor, Brewer, Lincoln, and Bath). The Newport storefront on Moosehead Trail serves recreational customers 21 and older and runs first-time-customer, military, and student discounts. broscannabis.com
Better-Served Than the Population Suggests
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 (36 Moosehead Trail, rec + medical), Karma Cannabis (66 Main Street, adult-use), and Brothers Cannabis (19 Moosehead Trail, Suite 2B, adult-use). The town is one of the better-served small communities in central Maine.
Does Newport Maine have recreational dispensaries?
Yes. Gram's Five & Dime, Karma Cannabis, and Brothers Cannabis all serve 21+ recreational customers; Gram's Five & Dime also serves registered medical patients. 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.
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