Mass. State Lawmakers Visit Colorado On Marijuana Fact-Finding Trip
Eight state lawmakers are in Colorado this week to learn about that state's two-year-old experience with legalizing marijuana.
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Eight state lawmakers are in Colorado this week to learn about that state's two-year-old experience with legalizing marijuana.
A group of Massachusetts state senators plans to travel to Colorado next week to learn more about that state's system for the legalized use of recreational marijuana.
The Massachusetts Medical Society remains opposed to the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state.
Supporters of legalized recreational marijuana in Massachusetts are taking a key step toward placing the measure before voters on the 2016 state ballot.
With many states now pushing for the legalization of marijuana, its potential as an addictive substance is hotly debated. Advocates claim that the drug is not addictive, while opponents commonly label it as a gateway drug.
A patrol officer discovered the warehouse full of marijuana plants.
A New Hampshire police department that recently pulled up some marijuana plants has offered the pot grower counseling in a Facebook post.
At least one police chief is complaining that the decision "handcuffs" officers in the war against drugs.
The smell of unburnt marijuana no longer constitutes probable cause.
More U.S. college students are making a habit of using marijuana, according to a new survey.
Several proposed ballot questions that would allow for the recreational use in marijuana in Massachusetts are being filed with the state attorney general's office.
Business is ready to bloom at the In Good Health dispensary in Brockton.
A Massachusetts man will serve 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to being on the receiving end of nearly 600 pounds of marijuana destined for Peterborough, New Hampshire.
State Senate President Stan Rosenberg says lawmakers should consider putting a nonbinding question on the 2016 ballot asking voters if they would support legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
Supporters of legalized marijuana are working to put the issue on the ballot for voters to decide in 2016.
Northeastern University researchers are trying to capture the pain relieving powers of pot while eliminating the high.
Authorities seized 36 marijuana plants from an "elaborate growing operation."
The push to legalize marijuana in Massachusetts took a big step forward recently, as a draft petition was released by the group behind a state ballot initiative.
A Natick-based cannabis career-building school stated ads would run at T stations in Framingham, Downtown Crossing, and on the Red and Orange lines.
A group hoping to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts has submitted an initial draft of a proposed ballot question to the state attorney general's office.
The Boston Globe's Ben Volin tells 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich it's actually pretty easy to skirt the league's drug policy.
Two thousand marijuana plants and $75,000 in cash have been seized in a massive pot bust, police say.
Attorney General Maura Healey shared her views on Boston's bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics and a push to legalize marijuana in Massachusetts on Keller @ Large Sunday morning.
Some state lawmakers are working on a proposal that would allow the use of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.
A group pushing for a 2016 ballot question to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts is warning against imposing what they call excessive taxation on the sale of pot.
A text message scam targeting drivers in Massachusetts has resurfaced. Here's what to do if you get one.
Jarren Duran was one of the most dynamic players on the Boston Red Sox last season, but it looks like the two sides will head to salary arbitration this winter over $500,000.
Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts, banning the procedure that many animal advocates call inhumane.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach on Friday.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has turned down a request from the New England Patriots to interview for the team's head coaching job.
A texting scam targeting drivers in Massachusetts has resurfaced.
Cat declawing is now illegal in Massachusetts, banning the procedure that many animal advocates call inhumane.
Massachusetts approved court transcribers have not had a pay raise since 1988 and they want that to change.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach on Friday.
Investigators believe the men knew about the package that was being delivered.
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.
Jarren Duran was one of the most dynamic players on the Boston Red Sox last season, but it looks like the two sides will head to salary arbitration this winter over $500,000.
The New England Patriots will interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson about becoming the team's next head coach on Friday.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has turned down a request from the New England Patriots to interview for the team's head coaching job.
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.
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.