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Economic Forecast Indicates Modest Growth for New England

by: Henry Epp

An economic forecast released this week by the New England Economic Partnership shows the 6-state region slowly recovering from the recession.

Massachusetts State Senate Agrees on Budget

by: Helen Barrington

The Mass Senate approved a $34 billion annual state budget late Thursday that makes investments in early education, elder care, local aid and more.

UMass Scientists use European Fly Larva to Eradicate Winters Moths in the Northeast

by: Laurie Sanders

Ten years ago a new invasive pest from Europe known as the winter moth was discovered in not far from Boston. Often compared to the gypsy moth, it has since...

Veterans turned out to honor Daehling

(photo: Jeremy D. Goodwin)

Funeral for Dalton man killed in Afghanistan

by: Jeremy Goodwin

The small Berkshire town of Dalton said goodbye today to one of its own, as full military honors were employed to mark the passing of the latest Massachusetts service member to be killed in action in Afghanistan.

Morning Edition Extra, May 24th, 2013

by: New England Pub...

One Northampton doctor recommends medical marijuana, despite a lack of dispensaries, commentator Dan Weingrod talks TV binge-viewing, emerald ash borers may be headed to New England, and UMass scientists use European fly larva to eradicate winter moths.

As Medical Marijuana Regulations Take Effect, Questions Remain for Doctors, Patients

by: Henry Epp

Regulations for medical marijuana in Massachusetts officially go into effect Friday. But the federally illegal drug has been legal for medical use in the state since January, after voters approved it in a ballot measure last November. Even without formal regulations in place - or any registered dispensaries in the state - one Northampton doctor has begun writing marijuana recommendations for patients.