
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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A proposed ban on menthol cigarettes has some store owners worried about their livelihood.
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.
The study is the first of its kind to find a potential causal relationship between electronic and traditional cigarettes.
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.
A proposed first-in-the-nation ban on sales of all tobacco and nicotine products has bitterly divided Westminster.
About 40 people are looking for a new place to live after a fire tore through a Salem apartment complex overnight.
Two people were seriously injured in an early morning fire in New Bedford that may have been sparked by a cigarette.
Investigators say the careless disposal of a cigarette sparked a rooftop fire on Beacon Street Monday night.
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.
A Natick man was rescued from a house fire early Saturday morning.
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.
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.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling umbrellas they say could pose a fire risk.
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
An 84-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from the water at Lynn Beach.
A Seekonk boy is in the running to win a national Lego competition.
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An unresponsive five-year-old was pulled from the water in Sandwich on Sunday.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling umbrellas they say could pose a fire risk.
There's more frustration for travelers at airports around the country.
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
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.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.52%.
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
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.
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
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.
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
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?
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Kohl's is negotiating with a potential new owner in a proposed $8 billion deal.
Raytheon's headquarters will no longer be located in Waltham.
Target is stuck with too much home decor and too many TVs. To clear out the glut, it will ramp up discounts.
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Some advice from the elder Manny Ramirez to his 19-year-old son was truly comical.
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.
The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Verdugo's two-out rocket to right off Shane Bieber (3-4) gave Boston a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning.
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.
TripAdvisor has the New Hampshire attraction right up there with some world-famous theme parks in a new ranking.
The MBTA hopes to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.