Portsmouth Police Warn Of Marijuana-Laced Lollipops
Portsmouth Police are warning the public after marijuana-laced candy was found at a local high school.
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Portsmouth Police are warning the public after marijuana-laced candy was found at a local high school.
Legislative leaders have made clear they are not through with making changes to the voter-approved recreational marijuana initiative, but it remains to be seen whether future action amounts to an overhaul of or a mere tinkering with the new law.
A long-awaited study on the health effects of marijuana found both therapeutic effects and health risks associated with the substance.
With the opening of legal pot shops in Massachusetts at least a year and a half way, some people are still finding a way to get it. By growing it themselves.
As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block — lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted.
The House and Senate passed the bill without a public hearing and without debate during lightly attended, informal sessions in both chambers Wednesday.
U.S. women are increasingly using marijuana during pregnancy, sometimes to treat morning sickness, new reports suggest.
With recreational pot legalized in the Bay State as of midnight, for some, the new law brings a certain freedom of speech.
Pot can't be sold legally in the Bay State until 2018, and only with a license to do so--but many are opting to grow their own at home, and one local dispensary is helping them get started.
Recreational pot is now legal in Massachusetts, and that's a real test of whether or not we're capable of being responsible.
Marijuana in Massachusetts is legal, but there are still questions about how the budding business will be handled by law enforcement and regulated by the state.
The Governor's Council has certified the November ballot question that legalizes recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, though not without some contentious moments.
Selectmen approved a proposed medical marijuana facility in town, but not without protest.
Recreational marijuana is becoming legal in Massachusetts--legal, but not readily available.
Massachusetts officials aren't expecting any quick financial windfall from the state's new recreational marijuana law.
Changing marijuana laws aren't necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace.
The lifting of the prohibition on pot will have some very immediate effects.
Voters have approved a ballot measure making Massachusetts the first state in the eastern U.S. to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.
The Massachusetts ballot question asking voters to legalize recreational marijuana is generating both high interest and heavy spending.
A Yes on Question 4 victory will mean state lawmakers will have to tackle a number of challenges.
The wife of a Massachusetts State Trooper who was killed in March by an alleged marijuana-impaired driver is speaking out against drugged driving and urging Massachusetts residents to vote against a ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana.
A Boston city councilor wants to make sure minority-owned businesses get a fair shot if retail marijuana sales become legal in Massachusetts.
Television and radio host Rick Steves explains why he is on a mission to make marijuana legal across the country.
The ballot question which would legalize recreational use of pot in Massachusetts enjoys a 53-to-40 percent lead, with seven-percent still unsure.
Tens of thousands of marijuana lovers lit up on Boston Common Saturday as part of the annual Freedom Rally.
There is plenty to do in New England this weekend, even in the middle of a frigid stretch in Massachusetts.
A Lawrence community came together to save a woman who was trapped underneath her car.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
Local fire chiefs say crews on the west coast are likely working double or triple shifts under extreme conditions.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
A Lawrence community came together to save a woman who was trapped underneath her car.
Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as a player, has interviewed for the team's head coaching job.
Fitchburg firefighters have responded to three electrical fires in the last two weeks.
Newly sworn in New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte urged businesses in Massachusetts to make the move to the Granite State.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales.
Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season compared to the previous year.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
Meta - the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads - said it's ending its fact-checking program. What does that mean for social media?
Veteran political reporter Gin Dumcius of CommonWealth Beacon previewed the upcoming legislative session and other key 2025 topics in Massachusetts politics.
By beating Ted Kennedy in 1980, Jon Keller says Jimmy Carter opened the door for Michael Dukakis, Paul Tsongas and John Kerry.
Jon Keller said Jimmy Carter is a worthy study in what makes a great American great.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Brayden Point reached 600 career points with a power-play goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Thursday night.
Mike Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots as a player, has interviewed for the team's head coaching job.
The New England Patriots would like to speak with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn about their head-coaching vacancy.
The Boston Bruins will play another outdoor game in 2026, this time in Tampa against the Lightning.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching vacancy on Friday.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.