Convenience Stores To Close In Protest Of Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban
A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has some store owners worried about their livelihood.
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Mass. Raises $285M From Cigarette Tax
Massachusetts taxpayers have shelled out an extra $542 million since state lawmakers voted three years ago to hike the tax on cigarettes and gasoline, with none of the cigarette revenue going directly to anti-smoking programs.
E-Cigarette Smoking Gateway To The Real Thing, Study Finds
The study is the first of its kind to find a potential causal relationship between electronic and traditional cigarettes.
Man Smoking Cigarette Beneath 'No Smoking' Sign Arrested On Warrants
A man smoking a cigarette under a "No Smoking" sign was arrested after police found he had warrants out for his arrest in several courts.
Westminster Tobacco Ban Meeting Cut Short After Crowd Becomes Unruly
A proposed first-in-the-nation ban on sales of all tobacco and nicotine products has bitterly divided Westminster.
Burning Cigarette On Couch Apparent Cause Of Salem Apartment Fire
About 40 people are looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through a Salem apartment complex overnight.
Cigarette May Have Caused New Bedford Fire That Injured Mom, Son
Two people were seriously injured in an early morning fire in New Bedford that may have been sparked by a cigarette.
Cigarette Sparked Rooftop Fire At Boston Brownstone
Investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette sparked a rooftop fire on Beacon Street Monday night.
Cigarette Blamed For Dorchester Fire That Caused $1.2 Million In Damages
Boston fire investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette is to blame for a fire that tore through three triple deckers in Dorchester on Wednesday.
Natick Man Severely Burned In House Fire Likely Caused By Cigarette
A Natick man was rescued from a house fire early Saturday morning.
NH Lawmakers Vote To Cut Cigarette Tax
NH House passed a bill that would cut the rate 10 cents to $1.68 per pack in hopes of attracting smokers from surrounding states with higher taxes.
Jury Awards $71M In Free Cigarette Samples Lawsuit
A jury has awarded $71 million in damages to the estate and son of a Boston woman who died of lung cancer, ruling in a lawsuit that accused Lorillard Tobacco Co. of trying to entice black children to become smokers by handing out free samples in urban neighborhoods.
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Patio umbrellas sold at Costco recalled over fire risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling umbrellas they say could pose a fire risk.
Hundreds of flights canceled due to staffing, weather
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Interactive art display takes over Charlestown Navy Yard
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Abortion rights advocates plan all day rally in Swampscott
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Waltham plastic bag ban now in effect
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
84-year-old man drowns at Lynn Beach
An 84-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from the water at Lynn Beach.
Seekonk boy in running to win national Lego competition
A Seekonk boy is in the running to win a national Lego competition.
COVID-19 in Massachusetts: Latest developments
Get the latest COVID-19 related news updated throughout the day.
5-year-old pulled from the water at Snake Pond in Sandwich
An unresponsive five-year-old was pulled from the water in Sandwich on Sunday.
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Patio umbrellas sold at Costco recalled over fire risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling umbrellas they say could pose a fire risk.
Hundreds of flights canceled due to staffing, weather
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Interactive art display takes over Charlestown Navy Yard
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Abortion rights advocates plan all day rally in Swampscott
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Waltham plastic bag ban now in effect
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
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Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Massachusetts reports 1,700 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
Ability to stand on one leg may be indicator of overall health
A study suggests if you can't stand on one leg for a short period of time, you could be at an increased risk of death.
Massachusetts reports 1,636 new COVID cases, 35 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.52%.
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I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
I-Team: Removal of hazardous debris in Chelsea nearly complete
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
UMass gender pay gap increases between top paid men and women
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
Keller: FBI eyes 'dangerous' website mapping Mass. organizations with ties to Israel
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Business News
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Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Kohl's in talks to sell department store chain to new owner
Kohl's is negotiating with a potential new owner in a proposed $8 billion deal.
Raytheon moving headquarters out of Massachusetts
Raytheon's headquarters will no longer be located in Waltham.
Target is slashing prices on overstocked big-ticket items
Target is stuck with too much home decor and too many TVs. To clear out the glut, it will ramp up discounts.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Manny Ramirez gives hilariously hypocritical advice to son
Some advice from the elder Manny Ramirez to his 19-year-old son was truly comical.
Red Sox heading into huge series against Blue Jays
The Red Sox are on fire right now, and have a chance to prove their run is no fluke with a huge three-game set against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Revs battle to scoreless draw in Vancouver, stretch unbeaten run to nine games
The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep, winning streak at 7
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Verdugo hits 3-run HR, scorching Red Sox top Guardians 4-2
Verdugo's two-out rocket to right off Shane Bieber (3-4) gave Boston a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning.
Offbeat
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'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
World's largest chicken nugget made in Massachusetts
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.
Santa's Village makes list of top US amusement parks
TripAdvisor has the New Hampshire attraction right up there with some world-famous theme parks in a new ranking.
MBTA to try urine sensors on elevators
The MBTA hopes to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.