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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.
CBD scare sends four YMCA campers to hospital
COVENTRY − Four girls from a YMCA summer camp were taken to a hospital Thursday out of concern that they ate gummies containing CBD. Members of the Western Coventry Fire District went to Camp Westwood at about 11:20 a.m. Thursday and brought four campers, ranging in age from about 12 to 15, to Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Fire Capt. Robert Mann said. ...
Emergency water ban in effect in Pascoag & Harrisville
BURRILLVILLE – The Harrisville Water District and the Pascoag Utility District have implemented an emergency water ban for all of Harrisville and Pascoag water customers, with restrictions in place from Thursday, July 18 until further notice. A notice from the Harrisville Operating Committee signed by Harrisville Supt. Marc Baptista...
Gun reform agreement by MA lawmakers could change where guns can be carried. What to know
State lawmakers have reached a compromise with a gun reform bill that will restrict firearm carrying in certain public places and limit the spread of "ghost guns" in Massachusetts. The new bill, which has not yet been signed into law, covers a wide range of topics, like ghost guns, firearm...
Windham Hospital’s hydroponic garden providing access to healthy food
WINDHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Windham Hospital’s new hydroponic garden is expanding the community’s access to fresh greens. Donna Handley, the president of Hartford HealthCare’s east region, joined News 8 to talk about how the garden is improving lives. Watch the full interview in the player above.
Gavin Keefe: Family atmosphere drew Wilkinson to Elmridge
Jul. 18—Jacob Wilkinson wears many hats at Elmridge Golf Course. After starting out as the course superintendent in the spring of 2022, Wilkinson's duties have evolved to include a variety of responsibilities. Now he's gradually shifting into an expanded role as the club's general manager while still serving as the superintendent for the 27-hole course in Pawcatuck. As busy as he is, Wilkinson ...
Proposed legislation aims to help solve cold case murders in Connecticut
Making a push to help bring justice for the families of cold case murder victims. A state senator says he’s proposing legislation that would help solve these cases saying the families deserve answers while also helping local police. “It hangs over you. There's no closure.”. Closure is what James...
Brazilian fugitive arrested in Connecticut for firearms charge
HARTFORD, Connecticut — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a previously deported Brazilian fugitive wanted in his home country for a firearms charge. Deportation officers from ERO Boston’s Hartford field office arrested the 39-year-old unlawfully present fugitive on July 11 near his residence in Danbury. “This Brazilian fugitive attempted to flee a firearms charge in his home country and take up refuge in Connecticut,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “We cannot allow our communities to become safe havens for the world’s criminals. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders from New England.”
Westbrook Outlets redevelopment would include apartments, a hotel, and more
WESTBROOK, CT (WFSB) - Big plans could be in store for a shoreline shopping center. There was a meeting Thursday night to hear about a multi-million-dollar plan to revamp the Westbrook Outlets. The plan would include revamping the outlets and putting in hundreds of new apartments, town homes, a hotel,...
Corner Pug in West Harford to close in August
The Corner Pug in West Hartford will be serving its last appetizers, meals and drinks next month, closing down after nearly 25 years of business. Saturday, Aug. 17 will be the last day for the Elmwood institution that greets customers with a casual pub feel and lots of photos of pugs.
UConn Magazine: Capstone Students Design Themselves into Coveted Tech Jobs
If you’ve compared cell-phone costs at a Spectrum/Charter kiosk, played around on a display screen at a BMW dealer designing your own dream car, or compared features on a series of premium hot tubs, you’ve likely experienced the work of Reality Interactive in Middletown. The high-tech firm creates customer-focused, digital display technology experiences for Fortune 500 and other multinational companies, including BMW, Nintendo, Titleist, Behr Paint Company, and P.C. Richard & Son. “What we accomplish here is breathtaking,” says Jack Nork ’91 (CLAS), the company’s implementation director. “When I see the finished product, it is actually cooler than I ever thought. We have smart, highly educated employees who love to learn new things and then apply them.’’
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