Retail Marijuana Not Happening In Mass. July 1; Lab Snag Is Latest Hurdle
Regulators had targeted July 1 as the beginning of legal retail pot sales.
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Regulators had targeted July 1 as the beginning of legal retail pot sales.
The US Food and Drug Administration approved a cannabis-based drug for the first time, the agency said Monday.
Will recreational marijuana stores be able to open in your town?
Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved the state's first recreational marijuana business license during a Thursday meeting.
The goal was to have retail marijuana shops open in Massachusetts by July 1. Steven Hoffman, Chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission, answered our questions about the progress.
Charlton's Board of Selectmen voted to move forward with a plan to turn an orchard into a large-scale marijuana farm.
The prospects that retail pot shops open in Massachusetts by a July 1 target appeared to be dimming Thursday, as the state's top marijuana regulator said he was more focused on an orderly rollout of recreational sales than a speedy one.
The first pot shops could open July 1.
According to a new report, alcohol was involved in 38 percent of driver deaths in 2016, while 44 percent of drivers killed tested positive for drugs.
A senator in Rhode Island is introducing a bill that would legalize marijuana by following the framework set by neighboring Massachusetts.
The ability for more parents to smoke pot legally could create a dangerous environment for children breathing in secondhand smoke.
A unique tour promoted recreational marijuana to Massachusetts towns that may have their doubts.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says marijuana shouldn't be banned by Washington.
A new study finds that teens and young adults who frequently smoke marijuana are more likely to have slower cognition.
The state is asking drivers to be on high alert on Friday, as research shows the April 20 date brings an increase in the number of drivers under the influence of marijuana.
There appears to be no shortage of interest in obtaining commercial marijuana licenses in Massachusetts.
Can legalizing marijuana fight the problem of opioid addiction and fatal overdoses? Two new studies in the debate suggest it may.
More than 250 exhibitors and 100 experts are descending on Boston this weekend to discuss the country's burgeoning marijuana industry at the New England Cannabis Convention.
District attorneys asked state marijuana regulators on Friday to hold off on licensing certain types of businesses, including so-called cannabis cafes and home delivery services.
The bill would bar any local or state law enforcement resources from aiding federal prosecutions of marijuana crimes.
The state may not be ready for pot shops to open on the widely-advertised July 1 start date.
In the packed gymnasium of North Andover High Tuesday night, the majority of voters decided against recreational marijuana businesses in town.
The top federal prosecutor for Massachusetts said Wednesday that while he cannot guarantee that people involved in the state's legalized pot industry would be immune from federal prosecution, his priority will be combating the deadly opioid epidemic.
Federal law still prohibits any marijuana use and now Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants federal prosecutors, including in Massachusetts, to go after marijuana crimes.
Members of Massachusetts' all-Democratic congressional delegation are faulting U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling for saying participants in the state's voter-approved marijuana trade could be at risk of prosecution.
Hundreds of passengers landed in Boston after evacuating the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.
A Boston diner owner says the price of eggs has doubled now that the shortage has impacted their supplier.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment.
A passenger allegedly opened an emergency door on a Puerto Rica-bound JetBlue flight while it was taxiing on the runway.
The law is intended to prevent the financial maneuvers Steward used to siphon money away from direct patient care.
Hundreds of passengers landed in Boston after evacuating the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.
The family of Cole Moment is questioning how he died at a Saugus waste facility on New Year's Eve.
A Boston diner owner says the price of eggs has doubled now that the shortage has impacted their supplier.
At the Consumer Electronics Show, car companies showed how dashboards, skylights and even windshields can transform into a digital playground.
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.
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.
Could Tom Brady and Bill Belichick reunite in Las Vegas?
It sounds like Jerod Mayo went a bit too far in his quest to bring a different attitude and method than his predecessor, Bill Belichick, with the New England Patriots.
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.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.