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Cannabis supply for hundreds of medical patients may run dry by fall. Here's what we know.
The Massachusetts cannabis industry has drifted into uncharted waters. With a Martha’s Vineyard dispensary and the island’s only licensed cannabis growing facility expected to close, state regulators are left with a tricky question: how to transport marijuana between the mainland and the island through federal waters and air space.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $2M grand prize claimed in crossword-style game
Someone in Massachusetts claimed a $2 million grand prize from a crossword-style lottery scratch ticket on Thursday. The $2 million prize was from the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” game, which was released on June 27, 2023 and costs $10 per ticket to play. As of May 10, there are...
Video shows fight that broke out on Spirit Airlines flight as it landed at Logan Airport
It was a tussle on the tarmac as a fight broke out on a recent Spirit Airlines flight right after it landed at Logan Airport. "Everything seemed fine and dandy until we hit the ground," said Framingham resident Nicole Grome, who recorded video of the fight on her cell phone. "The tension was really building, you could cut it with a knife, the tension was so thick."
Worcester man wanted in connection with shooting death of Bob Nuah
Worcester police released a photo and description of a man suspected in connection with the shooting death of Bob Nuah on Allendale Street on April 13. Lino Menjivar, 30, of 23 Jefferson St., aka “L,” is wanted for armed assault to murder, carrying a firearm without an LTC, carrying a loaded firearm and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, according to a wanted poster the department released Thursday.
6-story apartment building proposed on site of Park Ave. car dealership
WORCESTER — The owner of a Park Avenue car dealership and auto services business is proposing a six-story mixed-use apartment project with 40 units on the site of the car dealership. The proposed apartment building at 487 Park Ave. would have café space and a specialized electric vehicle inspection and repair...
New report ranks Utah as best state in country. Where did Massachusetts fall?
U.S. News and World Report released its Best States 2024 ranking, and Massachusetts residents should feel decent about where they ranked. Even if the state didn't take the top spot. That honor fell to Utah. The rankings rate the quality of life in every state, with a scorecard that ranks each state on...
Have you seen this big bird? Emus on the run in Mass. town
MENDON, Mass. — Two unidentified emus spotted in a Massachusetts town have sparked curiosity and concern among locals. Blackstone Animal Control said hikers spotted the large birds on a trail in the Mendon Town Forest on Thursday afternoon. Sky 5 flew over the 120 acre park, but did not...
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