Surveillance Video Shows Driver Buying Medical Marijuana Before Crash That Killed Trooper
Surveillance video shows a man buying medical marijuana hours before a fatal crash involving a State Police trooper.
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Patients Devastated By Ban On Vaping Products
Many patients scrambled to fill prescriptions Tuesday but went home empty handed.
New Hampshire Police Identify Suspects In Medical Marijuana Break-In
Officials are looking for three suspects who they say broke into a local medical marijuana dispensary early Thursday morning.
Cannabis Control Commission Orders Marijuana Facility To Cease And Desist
The Cannabis Control Commission has ordered a Massachusetts marijuana dispensary in Acton to cease and desist after an unannounced inspection Thursday.
Study Finds Significant Number Of People Admit To Driving While High
A new study from the University of Michigan finds that a significant number of people who use medical marijuana say they have driven while high.
I-Team: Lab Approved By State Had Thousands Of Dollars Of Marijuana Samples Stolen
A cannabis testing facility that was just granted a final license to test recreational marijuana, had thousands of dollars of medical marijuana testing samples stolen from it last year, according to police.
State Begins Accepting Licenses For Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries
The future sale of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts took a big step forward Monday.
Top Mass. Prosecutor Says Focus Is On Opioids, Not Marijuana
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.
Attorney: 'Feds Would Be Foolish' To Go After Legal Marijuana Business
Federal law still prohibits any marijuana use and now Attorney General Jeff Sessions wants federal prosecutors, including in Massachusetts, to go after marijuana crimes.
State Officials Critical Of Shift In Federal Marijuana Policy
Regulators pledged to push ahead with implementation of the state's voter-approved recreational marijuana law despite potential confusion stemming from a shift in official U.S. policy.
Governor Baker Cautious About Federal Medical Marijuana Requests
The federal government is asking the state of Massachusetts to turn over information on the 40,000 patients who were prescribed medical marijuana.
Court: Employers Can't Fire Workers For Using Medical Pot
Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that a woman who says she was fired for using marijuana legally obtained to treat Crohn's Disease can sue her former employer.
Quincy Dispensary Makes Pot Pizza For Patients
A medical marijuana dispensary in Quincy is offering patients a pretty delicious way to treat their pain.
Brockton Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Start Delivering Statewide
It's about to become even easier for Bay State residents to get their hands on medical marijuana.
Certified Nurse Practitioners Can Prescribe Medical Marijuana Under New Mass. Proposal
Public hearings on that and other revisions to the medical marijuana program are scheduled on Tuesday in Boston and on Thursday in Holyoke.
America's Largest Medical Marijuana Growing Facility Is Coming To Massachusetts
Denver-based AmeriCann will build a 1 million square-foot cultivation facility in Freetown.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Newton
One week after Massachusetts voters approved the use of recreational marijuana, a new medical marijuana dispensary opened Tuesday in Newton.
Friar Among First Customers At Boston's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Boston's first-ever medical marijuana dispensary opened Wednesday and a Friar was one of the first customers.
Cities And Towns Demand Big Money From Medical Marijuana Facilities
In the four years since Massachusetts voters gave the green light to medical marijuana, only six facilities have opened across the entire state--and it may be because cities and towns are demanding big money to approve them.
New Hampshire's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
New Hampshire's first medical marijuana dispensary is set to open after receiving its registration certificate.
Could Marijuana Help Treat Painkiller And Heroin Addiction?
The growing number of patients who claim marijuana helped them drop their painkiller habit has intrigued lawmakers and emboldened advocates.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Lowell
The state's fifth registered medical marijuana dispensary opened in Lowell Tuesday.
NH Patients To Begin Receiving Medical Marijuana ID Cards
New Hampshire patients who qualify for medical marijuana will begin receiving identification cards needed to legally purchase and possess cannabis as early as next week.
NH Woman With Late-Stage Cancer To Get Medical Marijuana Card
NH health officials have approved a lung cancer patient's application for an identification card that will allow her to buy medical marijuana in Maine.
Is Marijuana Addictive?
With many states now pushing for the legalization of marijuana, its potential as an addictive substance is hotly debated. Advocates claim that the drug is not addictive, while opponents commonly label it as a gateway drug.
Latest News From CBS Boston
6 dead, dozens wounded in Highland Park mass shooting; Robert Crimo III named as "person of interest"
"On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we're instead mourning the loss, the tragic loss of life, and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us," Highland Park, IL, Mayor Nancy Rotering said.
Early crowd on Esplanade secures spot for Boston Pops fireworks show
The Boston Pops refer to this spirited early-bird audience as their "Red, White, and Blue crew."
Security precautions welcomed by spectators at Esplanade for July 4th celebration
Massachusetts State Police said they were prepared for any type of emergency.
Supreme Court ruling impacts Mass. gun licensing rules
Attorney General Maura Healey released guidance Friday for police chiefs in the wake of the decision.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bear 'showing no fear of humans' closes NH campground
A New Hampshire campground is closed until further notice due to a bear that is not afraid of humans, officials say.
New Orange and Red Line cars are back in service, MBTA says
The cars had been pulled out after an out-of-service car had a battery failure on June 20.
Oxford's Geoffrey Esper finishes 2nd in Nathan's hot dog contest
A Massachusetts native took part in the annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.
White supremacist group in Boston was "act of intimidation," ADL Director says
Boston rejects "your message of hate," Mayor Wu said before the Fourth of July parade.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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6 dead, dozens wounded in Highland Park mass shooting; Robert Crimo III named as "person of interest"
"On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we're instead mourning the loss, the tragic loss of life, and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us," Highland Park, IL, Mayor Nancy Rotering said.
Early crowd on Esplanade secures spot for Boston Pops fireworks show
The Boston Pops refer to this spirited early-bird audience as their "Red, White, and Blue crew."
Security precautions welcomed by spectators at Esplanade for July 4th celebration
Massachusetts State Police said they were prepared for any type of emergency.
Supreme Court ruling impacts Mass. gun licensing rules
Attorney General Maura Healey released guidance Friday for police chiefs in the wake of the decision.
What to know about Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration
Boston's Fourth of July celebration is back on the Esplanade this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Health
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Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
Massachusetts reports 1,915 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
Massachusetts reports 1,529 new COVID cases, 17 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
I-Team
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Rise of the Moors standoff: Where the cases stand now
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
I-Team: Cleanup finished at Chelsea hazardous debris pile
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
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.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
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?
Business News
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Kohl's sale falls apart in shaky retail environment
Kohl's said Friday that it now expects sales to be down.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
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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Red Sox win 8th straight on Fourth of July, beat Rays 4-0
Boston matched its franchise record for consecutive July 4 wins.
Top Sox prospect Brayan Bello could make MLB debut Wednesday
The major league debut of top Red Sox pitching prospect Brayan Bello may be upon us.
Julian Edelman respects Joey Chestnut playing through pain
Fortunately for Jules, he won't have to endure any injury disappointment on the Fourth of July.
Joe Cardona finds one unfortunate parallel in military and NFL
Time was, the sport of football emulated life on the battlefield. That time, though, is long gone.
Adam Vinatieri's son decommits from UMass football
A.J. Vinatieri's commitment to UMass is no more.
Offbeat
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Bear 'showing no fear of humans' closes NH campground
A New Hampshire campground is closed until further notice due to a bear that is not afraid of humans, officials say.
Robot dog spotted working security on Boston Esplanade
Massachusetts State Police are using a Boston Dynamics robot at the Esplanade ahead of Monday's festivities.
Stone Zoo announces birth of baby porcupette
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.