Local News Advocates for safety in the marijuana industry have called for more safeguards to make sure the cannabis business doesn’t put workers or the public at risk. FILE – Marijuana plants are seen at a growing facility in Washington County, N.Y., May 12, 2023. The U.S. cannabis production industry’s first reported occupational asthma death … [Read more…]
Cape Cod residents say no to offshore wind transmission lines under beaches
The Boston Globe Three iconic beaches are slated to be landing spots for high-voltage cables carrying power from offshore wind. But not if these residents get their way. A wind turbine transmission cable is slated to run under Covell’s Beach in Barnstable. Debee Tlumacki By Sabrina Shankman, The Boston Globe updated on November 16, 2023 … [Read more…]
Julian Edelman believes that Mac Jones has ‘lost his confidence’
Patriots “Once you lose your confidence in this league, it’s tough.” Mac Jones has been benched three times in 10 games this season. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Julian Edelman was one of many former Patriots stars who couldn’t mask their frustration online after Mac Jones doled out yet another costly interception last Sunday. “That was bad,” … [Read more…]
Barefoot workers and cracked floors were found at a factory that made recalled eyedrops, FDA says
Health The factory produced more than two dozen varieties of eyedrops that were subject to an FDA safety warning last month. AP By MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press updated on November 16, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — An Indian company that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. had a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems, including … [Read more…]
New Roxbury Community College mural celebrates African culture
Neighborhoods “An Ode to Africa in the Americas” was unveiled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxbury Community College on Nov. 3. “An Ode to Africa in the Americas” mural at Roxbury Community College. Roxbury Community College For 49 of the 50 years Roxbury Community College has existed, the walkway between buildings three and four … [Read more…]
Automated parking monitors coming to Somerville after Davis Square pilot proves demand
Local News A 67-day pilot program found that each no parking zone, including a bus stop, was obstructed by an average of seven cars each day. The parking department in Somerville has installed camera-mounted SafetySticks to catch people parking illegally in the bus lane and crosswalk at Elm and Chester streets in Davis Square. When … [Read more…]
Joel Embiid calls Celtics the ‘best team in the league’ after Wednesday’s loss
Celtics “It’s tough. But no excuses.” Joel Embiid during Wednesday’s game against Boston. Matt Slocum/AP Photo Jayson Tatum credited Al Horford as a role model, called him ‘my favorite teammate I’ve ever had’ Derrick White, short-handed Celtics pull away from Sixers late: 10 takeaways The Boston Celtics defeated reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the red-hot … [Read more…]
Killington given ‘positive snow control,’ officially cleared to host World Cup ski race
Skiing The Killington Cup will once again happen on Thanksgiving Weekend. A view of “Superstar,” the trail at Killington that will host the World Cup racing event on Thanksgiving Weekend. Via Killington Ski Resort Killington is once again set to host its annual World Cup ski race on Thanksgiving weekend. The Vermont-based ski area received … [Read more…]
Doc Rivers told a story about Dennis Rodman babysitting his kids
Celtics “He did a great job. The house was a mess.” Doc Rivers (left) coaching the Philadelphia 76ers. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Doc Rivers is about as close to an expert as you can be at coaching a basketball team. His intuition for choosing a babysitter for his children, on the other hand, leaves a little bit … [Read more…]
City Council considering local voting rights for immigrants with ‘legal status’
Local News Immigrants who are in Boston legally but have not yet gained citizenship should be able to have a say in municipal elections, some councilors said. Boston City Hall. Keith Bedford/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections, even if … [Read more…]