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New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information New Hampshire’s House Bill 544, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older, is set for a “full committee work session” on September 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building, Rooms 302-304. This work session marks a significant step in the legislative process, coming just three months after the New Hampshire … Continue reading The post New Hampshire Committee Schedules Work Session on Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Vehicle strikes tree, driver sent to hospital
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — On Monday night, a car crashed into a tree on West Myrtle Street in Orange, leaving one person with non-life threatening injuries. Reports came in around 8:38 p.m. of the vehicle going off the roadway, up a retaining wall, and becoming airborne before striking a tree.
Heywood, Athol hospitals receive high scores in quality of care survey
Two local hospitals are being recognized for their commitment to quality. Heywood Hospital in Gardner and Athol Hospital in Athol both received high marks in the most recent annual Hospital Quality Star Ratings survey, which is compiled by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Both facilities are members of the Heywood Medical Group. ...
Air quality alert affecting 3 Massachusetts counties Friday
On Thursday at 5:18 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Friday at 5:30 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, from midnight tonight to...
Auditions For Adam Sandler’s New Happy Gilmore Movie
I think the thing people really like about Adam Sandler is that it feels like he's one of us. While Sandler didn't grow up on the SouthCoast, or even Massachusetts for that matter, the Manchester, New Hampshire native is a New Englander through and through. He made his connection to...
Boston Announces $40 Million in Grants to Bolster Affordable Housing, Addressing Homelessness and Aging Population
Boston is making a substantial push for affordable housing with Mayor Michelle Wu announcing a $40 million grant funding initiative. The funds, aimed at supporting rental, cooperative, and homeownership developments, come as part of a concerted drive by the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH), the Community Preservation Act Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust.
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Boston man bit, punched, head-butted officers on a train, MBTA police say
A Dorchester man who wanted to sleep on a train bit, punched and head-butted MBTA Transit Police who attempted to escort him off, according to MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. At around 10 a.m., Hamed Ranemimche, 25, was sleeping under the seats inside a Red Line train car at...
MLB star receives major support after ‘horrific’ anti-LGTBQ slur
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for using what he described as a “horrific” homophobic slur toward a fan during a game over the weekend, but it seems like that has only helped his popularity among Major League Baseball fans. During a game against the Houston...
Guy is following seniors from T stops in several neighborhoods and ripping gold chains off their necks, police say
Boston Police report a guy has been looking for chain-wearing seniors getting off buses or trains in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, then following them and ripping the chains off their necks. Since June of 2024, a male suspect (possibly a Hispanic male, 5’6” in height, and...
Massachusetts Is in the Heart of Peach-Picking Season
When you think of crops grown in Massachusetts, you might think of corn, cranberries, pumpkins and apples – but don't forget peaches. Strawberries and blueberries are also plentiful in Massachusetts during the summer months. The peach season typically runs from mid-July to September in Massachusetts but can vary by...
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