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Published on Dec 19, 2024Source: Bizjournals - Neutral
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Published on Dec 19, 2024
Massachusetts cannabis regulators try to hire a new executive director — again
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted Wednesday to offer its executive director job to Holliston Town Manager Travis Ahern. That's after the commission's first pick, David Lakeman, an official with a similar agency in Illinois, backed …
Source: NEPM - Massachusetts - Public Broadcaster -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
Endangered right whales tangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast
Two endangered North Atlantic right whales have been spotted tangled in fishing gear off the Massachusetts coast, and at least one is expected to die. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there are two whales, an adult and a juvenile, …
Source: FOX 23 - Maine - Right-wing -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
Massachusetts lawmakers are paid to be full-time legislators. So why do so many have second jobs and side hustles?
All told, at least half of state lawmakers had some type of second job, business interest, or side hustle, raising questions about how much time lawmakers commit to their elected roles. The prevalence of outside work also means lawmakers have a greater …
Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
In the Massachusetts Legislature, it pays to be in leadership: Six takeaways from our ‘State Secrets’ series
The Globe’s state politics team spent a year investigating the Massachusetts Legislature. Here are some of the most surprising findings: Cigar bars and Audis help drive leaders’ campaign spending The Legislature’s top Democratic leaders have dropped …
Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
'Snake' that prompted police response in Massachusetts was a fake
Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
20-year-old blind cat rescued from icy Massachusetts pond
Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam about outdoors. But this time he caused a scare after he was seen on ice floating in a Massachusetts pond and then fell in. He has an alert passerby and a couple of nearby construction workers to …
Source: KNOX Radio - North Dakota - Neutral -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
Woman attacked by coyote in the middle of the day in Massachusetts
WEYMOUTH, Massachusetts (WCVB) -- A woman in Weymouth was attacked by a coyote on Wednesday while she was outside with her 2-year-old son. The woman, Weymouth resident Georgianna Orseno, was able to escape from the coyote by kicking it against a tree to …
Source: WKOW - Wisconsin - Label Pending -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
A 20-year-old blind cat is rescued from an icy Massachusetts pond after some quick thinking
Tiki, a 20-year-old blind black-and-white cat, likes to roam about outdoors. But this time he caused a scare after he was seen on ice floating in a Massachusetts pond and then fell in. He has an alert passerby and a couple of nearby construction workers to …
Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral -
Published on Dec 19, 2024
Holiday travel in Massachusetts: Here's what to expect
Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile this holiday season, top Massachusetts transportation officials gave an update Thursday on what to expect. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the MBTA, Massport and Massachusetts State …
Source: NBC 10 Boston - Massachusetts - Neutral