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O Cannabis: The craftsmanship of hand trimming

O Cannabis: The craftsmanship of hand trimming

by Meg Bantle | Jul 12, 2018 | Columns, Featured, Newsletter, O Cannabis!

Most people, even non-cannabis smokers, could pretty easily recognize two parts of the cannabis plant: the flower, or bud, that is dried and sold for consumption, and the fan shaped leaves that are often used in advertisements. An important aspect of turning the...
Downsize Me: Tiny houses celebrated in Vermont while barriers remain in Massachusetts

Downsize Me: Tiny houses celebrated in Vermont while barriers remain in Massachusetts

by Meg Bantle | Jun 6, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

If you think that tiny house movement is just a passing fad for young people, think again. Lisa Kuneman, 53, of Brattleboro, said that tiny houses are definitely more than just a trend, and that many tiny house enthusiasts are retirement-aged. “Other options aren’t...
National Marijuana Company GTI First to Open Medical Dispensary in Amherst

National Marijuana Company GTI First to Open Medical Dispensary in Amherst

by Meg Bantle | May 18, 2018 | Articles, Columns, Featured, News, Newsletter, O Cannabis!

The big scissors were out in Amherst this week as the CEO of the national company Green Thumb Industries (GTI) cut the ribbon in front of the town’s first medical marijuana dispensary, called RISE Amherst. Despite being based in Chicago, Pete Kadens, director and CEO...
Peace activists brave weather, demand Israel be held accountable for violence

Peace activists brave weather, demand Israel be held accountable for violence

by Meg Bantle | May 16, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

Despite the violent rain and thunderstorms, about 50 activists, including some from the group Jewish Voice for Peace Western Mass, gathered on May 15th in Northampton to commemorate the exile of Palestinians 70 years ago and to bring attention to the Palestinian...
Following alleged assault, tattoo parlor looks at what it could have done differently

Following alleged assault, tattoo parlor looks at what it could have done differently

by Meg Bantle | May 3, 2018 | Articles, Featured, News, Newsletter

Following public backlash online, the owner of Off the Map tattoo Gabe Ripley says that he regrets not having a no tolerance policy for sexual harassment and assault in the shop four years ago, but that there is now a no tolerance policy in place. There was harsh...
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