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What happened at the Cannabis Control Commission?
As issues — and damning headlines — pile up at the agency, Massachusetts officials are hoping to appoint a receiver before the end of the legislative term. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And lately, it seems that the smoke is billowing from the Cannabis Control Commission.
Mass. weather: Chance of rain, thunderstorms almost daily this week
After a pleasant day with highs in the mid-80s, Massachusetts will experience unsettled weather Monday evening that could be marked by heavy rainfall and localized flooding. But National Weather Service forecasters say the heaviest rainfall is likely to occur offshore, though there is a chance Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard or even Cape Cod are hit hard. The weather service said it could not “rule out” rotating thunderstorms impacting the Cape and Islands overnight.
All God’s creatures: Blessing of the Animals event takes place in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY — Three golden retrievers, Maeve, Finnegan and Murphy, relaxed on the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury's lawn with their owner Tricia MacIsaac. They were at the church for the second annual Blessing of the Animals event. MacIsaac came for the blessing, and to connect with the community. "We did not attend last year's...
Mass.’ Hispanic population is growing, while whites are declining. Experts explain why
A new report shows that Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. are growing in numbers, while the nation’s non-Hispanic population is slowly falling, a trend that highlights the influence of immigration patterns on racial demographics. Massachusetts is among a handful of states that saw a rise in its Hispanic...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Health Care Bill Passes Senate, Calls for Curbs on For-Profit Hospital Owner Abuses
A health care bill, passed by the Massachusetts Senate late last week, aims to curb alleged abuses by investor-owned hospitals and others that legislators say were highlighted by the financial collapse of the parent of Holy Family Hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. The bill, which still must be reconciled...
WATCH: Christian Gonzalez surprises parents with new house
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is busy preparing for his second NFL season. However, he wanted to make sure his parents were set before the start of training camp. So he bought them a new house and captured the moment on Instagram. It was a heartwarming moment with the...
Karen Read's case expected to return to Massachusetts courtroom Monday
DEDHAM, Mass. — Less than a month after Karen Read's first lengthy and very high-profile murder trial ended in a mistrial, both sides are expected to be in a Massachusetts courtroom on Monday for a hearing about the work toward a possible second trial. While prosecutors have said they...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
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