2 Marijuana Legalization Bills Rejected By New Hampshire Senate
The House has approved recreational marijuana bills several times since then, but the Senate traditionally has opposed them, as has Gov. Chris Sununu.
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Marijuana Bringing More Tax Revenue To Massachusetts Than Alcohol
State revenue from the marijuana excise tax is outpacing revenue from alcohol.
Foxboro Fire In Multi-Family House Sparked By Marijuana Growing Operation, Prosecutor Says
A Foxboro house fire that displaced about a dozen residents Wednesday morning was sparked by a "large scale" marijuana growing operation, authorities say.
Marijuana-Based Sleep Aid Could Be 'Life Changing' For Those With Sleep Trouble
A Massachusetts cannabis retailer is offering up a marijuana-based alternative to prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids.
Fentanyl Found In Marijuana After Overdoses In Connecticut
Connecticut officials believe nearly 40 drug overdoses across the state since July may be linked to marijuana laced with fentanyl.
Marijuana Home Delivery Service Launches In Boston
Lantern says it is the first company to deliver recreational pot in the city
Downtown Boston's First Retail Marijuana Shop Has Grand Opening; Said To Be Largest Dispensary On East Coast
Customers can order digitally or speak with a so-called "budtender" for help.
Massive Marijuana Shop Opens In Boston, Said To Be Largest Dispensary On The East Coast
This isn't like most pot shops in the state - it's a 16,000-square foot dispensary.
Toxins In Marijuana Smoke May Be Harmful To Health, Dana-Farber Study Finds
Smoking weed may expose you to the same type of toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke, a new study finds.
'Changes The Whole Landscape': Marijuana Home Delivery Approved In Massachusetts
State regulators gave final approval Monday morning to new regulations that will reshape the legal marijuana industry to include home delivery.
Massachusetts Pot Shops Reopen; Customers Line Up For Curbside Marijuana Pickup
A long line of cars wrapped around the parking lot outside Solar Therapeutics in Somerset Monday morning.
Massachusetts Marijuana Shops Can Offer Curbside Pickup Starting Monday
Recreational marijuana retailers, deemed "nonessential" businesses by Gov. Charlie Baker's administration, have been shut down since March.
Smoking Marijuana Even Occasionally Raises Risk Of Coronavirus Complications, Experts Say
If you're smoking weed to ease your stress during the coronavirus pandemic, experts say it's time to think twice.
4 Marijuana Dispensaries Suing Massachusetts Governor Over Mandatory Closures
Four Massachusetts marijuana dispensaries are suing Governor Charlie Baker, saying their shops should be allowed to reopen.
Tom Brady Admits To Smoking Weed In High School, But Not A Lot
Leave it to Tom Brady to keep surprising people.
Boston's First Recreational Marijuana Shop Opens In Dorchester
Boston's first recreational pot shop opens Monday in Dorchester.
I-Team: Clearing Old Marijuana Charges In Massachusetts Is A Struggle
Although marijuana is now legal in Massachusetts, some people are still paying a hefty price for arrests from years ago.
Boston Researchers Say Marijuana May Harm Your Heart
Local doctors are sounding the alarm about the potential harms marijuana could have on the heart.
Why Creating A Cannabis Breathalyzer Isn't That Easy
Health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm for technology that can quickly determine when drivers are stoned.
Massachusetts' Marijuana Shops Report $420 Million In Sales In 2019
Recreational marijuana shops in Massachusetts raked in more than $420 million in sales in the first full calendar year of legalization.
Massachusetts Retailers Can Again Sell Pot Vaping Products
Massachusetts marijuana retailers can again begin selling vaping products, provided they are newly manufactured and screened for contaminants.
6 Probable Vaping-Related Illnesses Linked To State-Licensed Marijuana Shops
It is the first time the state Department of Health has linked illnesses to vaping products bought at dispensaries.
Mayor Walsh Approves Overhauling Boston's Marijuana Review Process
No retail pot shop has opened in the city since Massachusetts legalized marijuana in 2016.
Cannabis Weddings A Budding Trend For Brides And Grooms
Some couples are trading the traditional toast for a wedding toke.
Using Marijuana Regularly Raises Risk Of Heart Problems In Young People, Studies Find
Younger people who frequently use cannabis are at an increased risk of heart rhythm problems and stroke, researchers have found.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
Cambridge Housing Authority residents worried about lack of AC
The Cambridge Housing Authority now says air conditioning in a 19-story apartment building is expected to turn on Friday, after originally telling residents it would be weeks.
Wednesday's Child: 14-Year-Old Andrea
Andrea is an energetic girl who describes herself as outgoing and artistic.
Can I Get COVID Again? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
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Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Patient with monkeypox being treated at Boston hospital
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
MGH doctors provide update on monkeypox case
Health officials said the patient recently traveled to Canada.
I-Team: Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered at a community meeting to get answers about the cleanup of a pile of debris containing asbestos. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
How to find a mental health counselor
Knowing you could benefit from mental health help and getting it are two very different things. Finding a therapist or a counselor can be a tough process. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
I-Team
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Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
I-Team: Apartments Tested For Asbestos After Hazardous Material Dumped In Chelsea
Chelsea residents became concerned after learning the state Department of Transportation dumped a pile of construction material with asbestos in it outside their window.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Business News
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Sports
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Pivetta tosses 2-hitter, Red Sox beat Astros 5-1
Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Wednesday night.
If the Celtics want to steal Game 2 in Miami, they need Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play like stars
The Celtics are confident that they can bounce back in Game 2 against the Heat. They need their stars to be stars.
Don Sweeney doesn't have contract with Bruins for next season
Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't currently have a contract for next season.
Marcus Smart eyeing Game 2 return, but Celtics aren't expecting to have Al Horford back
Marcus Smart is looking to return in Game 2 against Miami, but the Celtics aren't counting on Al Horford being cleared for the game.
Patriots still without replacement for Josh McDaniels as offensive play-caller
According to the Patriots' coaching staff, the team still hasn't decided who will play the key role of offensive play-caller when the games do begin.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.