Medical and recreational marijuana are legal in New Mexico, but because its tribal lands are policed by a federal agency, cannabis users face increased risks.
Nate Thompson
Posted inNation & World, Obituaries
Ardeshir Zahedi, playboy Iran ambassador to U.S. under shah, dies at 93
He was once called Washington’s “most-sought-after bachelor” and was linked romantically to Elizabeth Taylor.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, Schools and Education
New Hampshire governor condemns tweet offering ‘bounty’ on teachers
A group offered to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating the state’s new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics.
Posted inNew England, Politics
Michelle Wu sworn in as Boston’s first female mayor
The 36-year-old now faces the daunting task of trying to enact ambitious campaign proposals like some form of rent control.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine Cannabis Report
No joke: Comedians, cannabis companies push pot legalization
Big cannabis companies are backing a new, celebrity-infused campaign to enlist marijuana users to pressure Congress to legalize pot nationwide
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Politics
Republicans’ cannabis legalization bill to seek lower taxes and state control
The proposal, which is still being drafted, is expected to have less oversight than what Democrats are calling for and regulate marijuana more like alcohol.
Posted inNew England
Electric school buses being tested for cold weather in Vermont
The buses are being used this winter in several of the state’s school districts.
Posted inNation & World, New England
1969 heist solved after man’s ‘unassuming’ life hiding oustide Boston
Federal marshals in Ohio say a cold case has been closed following the death earlier this year of the man they say was responsible.
Posted inNew England
Parts of northern New England see season’s first significant snowfall
Between 3 and 5 inches was on the ground Sunday in parts of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Posted inNew England
Massachusetts family sues after loved one’s corpse falls out of casket
A strap broke as the casket was being lowered causing it to fall and break open, the lawsuit says.