Cultivating an
Experience Written by T.S. Chamberland | Photography by Brewster Burns
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here’s a new business on Middle Street in Lewiston that specializes in cannabinoid-based products. Tinctures, marijuana flower (bud), lip balm, dog treats, lotions, and more are available here, all made with CBD (cannabinoid), some with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Sinsemilla (sinsəˈmēyə) is not a head shop from days gone by; you won’t find cases of glass paraphernalia on display, and the atmosphere here is anything but seedy or sketchy. Ryan Richards, owner and operator, opened the store with the intent to offer quality cannabis products, while also working to dispel stereotypes of both the medicinal use of marijuana, as well as recreational. He and his staff have created a purposefully welcoming atmosphere, one that Richards says makes people feel like staying for a while, learning, conversing, and getting comfortable in what could be called the latest evolution in self-care and pain management for any lifestyle.
“We’re trying to get away from the stigma of marijuana, we want this to be a wellness center.”
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- Ryan Richards, owner & operator of Sinsemilla
