Bay State regulators have suspended the license of a marijuana testing facility over allegations they failed to report yeast and mold test results to the Cannabis Control Commission.
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Maura Healey outraised Republican challengers in June, maintaining overall cash advantage
Gov. Maura Healey, a first-term Democrat running for reelection, outraised her two potential Republican opponents in June.
Gov. Healey estimates FY25 shelter spending will be slightly lower than initial projections
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration estimates the final tally for how much the state spent on emergency shelters over the last 12 months will come in slightly less than originally anticipated, but costs for the fiscal year that ended Monday are still on track to approach $1 billion.
American Idol Winner David Cook to headline Pet Rock Fest
LANCASTER — Organizers recently announced that the 27th annual Pet Rock Festival, taking place Oct. 5 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds, will feature music lineup headliner David Cook, winner of Season 7 of “American Idol.” Best known for his soulful rock voice and chart-topping hits following his 2008 “American Idol” win, Cook brings his signature style […]
Sanitation workers walk off the job after contract negotiations falter
Hundreds of Boston-area sanitation workers have walked off the job and say they will not collect trash until they reach a deal in their contract negotiations with waste management giant Republic Services.
‘An unexpected honor’; Leominster nonprofit volunteer among 2025 Kraft Community MVPs
FOXBOROUGH — The Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2025 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award winners last month, recognizing one local man and the decades he spent volunteering for Habitat for Humanity North Central Mass. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony on […]