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Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts
Eighteen months after the sale of adult-use cannabis became legal, Connecticut marijuana sales remain lower than Massachusetts but above Rhode Island. The average price per gram of cannabis is also cheaper in Massachusetts than in Connecticut. The average price per gram of cannabis in Connecticut peaked in March, at $12.51 per gram. During June, it […] The post Connecticut marijuana sales outpaced by Massachusetts appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Mass Center for the Book celebrates 25th Massachusetts Book Awards cycle with launch of two new categories
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Book Awards, the Mass Center for the Book (MCB) is pleased to announce the expansion of the awards program with two new categories—a biannual award for the best graphic novel or memoir from a Massachusetts-based creator and a “Notable Contribution to Publishing” award in recognition of the exceptional output of the state’s publishing community. Submissions will be accepted from September 3 through December 15, 2024.
DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business
NANTUCKET –The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is fining Nantucket-based Harbor Fuel Oil Corporation nearly $12,000. The penalty is for failing to obtain an air quality permit before building a tank farm that has the potential to emit air contaminants above state air quality permitting thresholds. The Harbor Fuel facility became operational in 2020. The […] The post DEP Penalizes Island Fuel Business appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Vineyard Wind: Blade debris recovered after offshore “incident”
Developers of a power project in the waters off Massachusetts disclosed that an "incident" led to blade damage on a wind turbine that required the establishment of a safety perimeter and the issuance of notices to mariners in the area.
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
Top stories from The016.com, Tuesday, July 16th
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Anti-hunger advocates say food insecurity in Worcester is surging
A new report by Worcester organizations working to address hunger shows that many families around New England’s second largest city are food insecure and don’t benefit from local and federal food assistance programs. As part of the Worcester Community Food Assessment, researchers surveyed nearly 500 people about their...
Worcester Health Update: Maddie Castile on Gun Violence, Heat Safety
Discover the captivating world behind the scenes of local shows on Radio Worcester. At Radio Worcester, we go beyond just talking about what's happening in Central Massachusetts. We take pride in bringing you a uniquely local perspective on national politics, global affairs, and the rest of Massachusetts. Our talented hosts...
Yankee Candle to move some operations to Pennsylvania
After filing a notice with the state to layoff 100 Massachusetts-based employees, Yankee Candle Company, Inc. confirmed it is relocating some operations from a Massachusetts distribution center to one in Newville, Pennsylvania, a spokesman from the company told MassLive Tuesday. The clarification comes after the company — the nation’s largest...
Senate Bond Bill Delivers $5-million for Boys & Girls Club
On July 11, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a $2.89 billion comprehensive economic development bill, including bond authorizations for up to $10 million for projects directly benefiting communities within the First Middlesex Senate District. The economic bond bill will allow Massachusetts to continue to be a national leader in life...
Nurses Rally Against Bounced Checks, Low Supplies
Employees at several nursing homes in Massachusetts, including one in South Hadley, are not getting paid or are receiving bad checks,. Bounced checks are said to have been handed out at Pioneer Valley Rehabilitation Center, where some staff remain unpaid for weeks and still they continue to work. Ellen Furman...
Middlesex County R-C Flying Field Hides In 'Plane' Sight
BILLERICA, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A miniature airport hides in plain sight in Billerica, Mass. The Middlesex County R-C Flying Field is located at Billerica’s Vietnam Veterans Park, featuring two long strips of mowed grass, workstations and a wooden gazebo. Instead of hopping in an airplane, the Middlesex County R-C Fliers (MCRCF) grab remote controls to fly combustion-powered, radio-controlled planes.
New 83-unit affordable-housing complex opens in the Canal District. Take a look inside
WORCESTER — On the same grounds where Table Talk Pies once did business for more than 100 years, since May tenants have been walking in and out of an 83-unit affordable-housing apartment building known as District 120. Soaring up by Polar Park with seven floors, the fresh new building is the latest development...
Open Streets Jamaica Plain is July 21! Enjoy a Car-Free Centre Street!
Imagine riding your bicycle unencumbered up and down Centre Street’s double yellow line, stopping for face painting, live music, and good food. That’s what Open Streets in Jamaica Plain will be like on Sunday. On Sunday, July 21, Open Street Jamaica Plain will take place along Centre Street...
A New ‘Titanic’ Exhibition is Bringing 250+ Artifacts to Boston, Massachusetts
Anyone who's spent time in Boston knows it's chock-full of history. The Freedom Trail is comprised of 16 historic sites throughout the city, telling "the story of the American Revolution and beyond." Places like the MFA, ICA, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum foster a lifelong appreciation for art. The JFK Presidential Library and Museum pays homage to our 35th President and his life's accomplishments.
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