* Statements below from the Marijuana Policy Project, a member of the Regulate Rhode Island coalition *
Legal adult marijuana sales will begin in Massachusetts Tuesday, with retailers in Northampton and Leicester reportedly set to be the first to open. The state is the seventh in the nation to establish a regulated marijuana market for adults. Marijuana policy reform advocates say they are hopeful it will set an example for Rhode Island and other New England states, where lawmakers are expected to consider similar legislation next year.
Tyler Salk
Some people say being spoiled is a bad thing. For fans of Boston sports, it’s tough not to be. With the 2018 season in the books, and another championship banner brought to the city, the 2019 Boston Red Sox face one of the toughest tasks in all of sports. Going back to back. In all sports, seasons are won and lost in free agency. Here are three free agents the Boston Red Sox should consider signing if they plan on repeating.
Tyler Salk
In a day and age, where the world is more connected than ever, global communication can happen in an instant. When this happens in the entertainment world, it makes it rarer and rarer by the day for smaller, local musicians to find success. Some of them are still able to I caught up with local music producer Nick Costa to discuss his newest release.
Attorney General-Elect Peter F. Neronha today announced his choices for several leadership positions within the Office of Attorney General at the start of his term on January 1, 2019. New additions to the leadership team will include: Adi Goldstein, Deputy Attorney General; Stephen Dambruch, Criminal Division Chief; Kate Sabatini, Chief of Policy; Edward Troiano, Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI); Aida Crosson, Director of Administration; and Ani Haroian, Director of Community Engagement. Current Civil Division Chief Rebecca Partington will continue on in her role during the new administration.
Tony Jones
In December of 2017, a big blown was dealt to rock fans everywhere with the passing of Smithereens founder and lead singer Pat DiNizio. While Smithereens fans were, and are, deeply saddened by Pat's passing, they overwhelmingly wanted the band to continue. Fast-forward to today, and the remaining original members of The Smithereens: Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken, and Mike Mesaros currently out on tour with singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw, who is sitting in as the band’s guest vocalist. I spoke with the singer prior to the band's stop in Rhode Island: |
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