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11-14-2016, 03:08 AM
Marijuana milestone: Alaska's first pot shop opens to the public in Valdez
Laurel Andrews
October 29, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-IspSFltSM
VALDEZ — Nearly two years after Alaskans voted to legalize commercial cannabis, the first retail marijuana store opened to the public Saturday.
Herbal Outfitters opened its doors at noon, on a rainy day in this coastal community.
"I've been waiting 46 years for this to open!" said Michael Holcombe, 63, a Valdez resident.
Holcombe was the store's first customer, surrounded by media, while the rest of the customers waited outside. He perused the 10 strains available, smelling the buds and asking about products on the shelves.
He walked out with five different strains: 2 grams of G-13 crossed with Cheese, 1 gram of Jack the Ripper, 1 gram of Bubba Kush, 1 gram of Blue Dream and 2 grams of Deep Sleep, for $145.65.
Holcombe is retired, and said he didn't have any big plans after he makes his purchase.
"I'll probably just go on my day, go home and smoke a bowl later," Holcombe said.
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read more:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-marijuana/2016/10/29/anticipation-builds-as-alaskas-first-marijuana-store-set-to-open-to-the-public/
Laurel Andrews
October 29, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-IspSFltSM
VALDEZ — Nearly two years after Alaskans voted to legalize commercial cannabis, the first retail marijuana store opened to the public Saturday.
Herbal Outfitters opened its doors at noon, on a rainy day in this coastal community.
"I've been waiting 46 years for this to open!" said Michael Holcombe, 63, a Valdez resident.
Holcombe was the store's first customer, surrounded by media, while the rest of the customers waited outside. He perused the 10 strains available, smelling the buds and asking about products on the shelves.
He walked out with five different strains: 2 grams of G-13 crossed with Cheese, 1 gram of Jack the Ripper, 1 gram of Bubba Kush, 1 gram of Blue Dream and 2 grams of Deep Sleep, for $145.65.
Holcombe is retired, and said he didn't have any big plans after he makes his purchase.
"I'll probably just go on my day, go home and smoke a bowl later," Holcombe said.
...
read more:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-marijuana/2016/10/29/anticipation-builds-as-alaskas-first-marijuana-store-set-to-open-to-the-public/