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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Website Goes Down Following Weeks of Turmoil
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) website has been down for at least two days, exacerbating concerns that have been building for weeks within the agency. The outage has disrupted access to key resources, including the open data portal where the state typically posts monthly marijuana sales data, as well as information on applications and … Continue reading The post Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Website Goes Down Following Weeks of Turmoil appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island gives dream treehouse to local girl
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - For decades, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island has been making dreams come true for sick children and their families, and today, the organization granting one local girl’s wish. Hope Jerginsen, 9, was born with cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disease that targets the lungs, pancreas,...
70-year-old killed in Hadley motorcycle crash remembered as ‘humble man’
A 70-year-old man from Western Massachusetts who died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday is being remembered for his tight-knit ties to his community. “James Henry Lis will be remembered as a humble man who loved his passions and his family dearly,” his obituary reads. “His memory will forever be cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him."
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Aug. 29, 2024: Un-sounds unseen
"Nothing," by Nicholas Day, is an illustrated children's book about John Cage's composition, '4'3".'. Today, we’re exploring the subliminal stuff that’s there even when you think it’s not. Take John Cage’s ‘4’33”,’ a work that is seemingly nothing, but contains a whole lot more. 72 years after...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
Insects, Mold, Algae, Blood Linked to Boar’s Head Meat Listeria Outbreak in New York, Massachusetts
This is such major news because we're talking about one of the most popular, top-tier meats out there. Whether you buy it at your grocery store meat counter or have a favorite sandwich shop or deli that uses it, now is the time for vigilance. There's a listeriosis outbreak involving...
Ex-cop strangled his pregnant lover with whom he had been in relationship since she was a minor, then set the scene to appear like it was a suicide only to cover his dark past
Massachusetts – In a harrowing case out of Massachusetts, former police officer M. Farwell, 38, faces serious charges following the alleged murder of his 23-year-old pregnant mistress, S. Birchmore. The case, which began with an illicit relationship when Birchmore was just 15, culminated in accusations of murder aimed at preventing her from exposing the relationship that started under questionable circumstances.
Popular Holiday Tradition Returns to a Cozy Massachusetts Town
There's nothing like winter in New England. Much like the fall season, people visit states like Massachusetts to take in the winter culture and holiday cheer. There are some very popular holiday events in Massachusetts during the winter including the Bright Nights display at Forrest Park in Springfield or the Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston but there is one that recreates a historic painting in the beautiful rolling hills of the Berkshires.
Massachusetts man wins $2.64 million State Lottery prize thanks to wife; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man is the winner of a $2.64 million jackpot prize that was at stake in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks drawing that took place Saturday, August 24. Kevin Connor from the village of Rochdale in the town of Leicester, who claimed his prize at Massachusetts State Lottery...
BetMGM Massachusetts Bonus Code SBWIRE | Claim $1500 for College Football, Patriots & More
College football kicks into gear this weekend with three Top 25 matchups today and Sunday. Bet on Clemson-Georgia, Notre Dame-Texas A&M or USC-LSU after opening an account using the BetMGM Massachusetts bonus code SBWIRE and get the first-bet offer up to $1,500. If your opening wager settles as a loss, you will be refunded with matching bonus bets, up to $1,500.
Here’s Why Some Massachusetts Residents May Lose Their Cable
Massachusetts residents know all too well how the cost of everyday items has been skyrocketing over the last few years. When you have to stay on a tight budget to make ends meet you may have to cut out a few services so you can pay your other priority bills.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
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