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Fairhaven Turbines a Noise Violation

Jack Peterson — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:27:18 +0000

According to preliminary results of a sound study conducted by the State Department of Environmental Protection, Fairhaven's two industrial-sized wind turbines are in violation of Massachusetts noise regulations.

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Is Panhandling A Protected Freedom of Speech Liberty?

Phil Paleologos — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:18:40 +0000

These days, everything is up for litigation like the issue of panhandling. Recently, Worcester, MA officials passed anti-panhandling ordinances, "including soliciting cash from motorists while standing in the street, on a traffic island and while walking in and out of traffic."

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Law Requiring Gun Ownership Passed in Georgia

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:26:27 +0000

If you live in Nelson, Georgia, the government has decided that you must own a firearm.

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New Rhode Island Marijuana Law In Effect

Jack Peterson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:48:38 +0000

Possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Rhode Island.

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Maine Man Can Whistle but Must Keep Moving

Phil Paleologos — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:19:39 +0000

Have you heard about the Portland, Maine whistler, charged with disorderly conduct for whistling a happy tune in front of businesses?

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State Supreme Court Rejects Gun Safety Challenge

Jim Phillips — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:45:21 +0000

The state's highest court has rejected challenges to a state law requiring that gun owners keep their weapons in a locked container or equipped with a safety device.

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Gun Owners To Purchase Liability Insurance

Jim Phillips — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:30:29 +0000

Some lawmakers are hoping the insurance market might offer the best incentives to lessen firearms-related violence.

A bill filed Friday in Massachusetts would require gun owners to purchase liability insurance in the event their gun is used to injure

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President Obama Signs Executive Orders on Gun-Control

BJ Ragone — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:55:04 +0000

A day after New York State passed the stiffest gun-control regulations in the country, President Obama has signed an executive order to curb gun violence.

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Bottled Water Ban Approved

Jack Peterson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:34:26 +0000

Selling bottled water will be against the law in one Massachusetts town come the new year. The State Attorney General's office has approved a bylaw passed by residents in Concord. Starting January 1st, single-serving plastic water bottles cannot be sold

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Lawmakers Seek $100 Million Fishermen Relief Package

Jim Phillips — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:01:03 +0000

New England lawmakers are considering asking Congress for $100 million in disaster relief funds for the fishing industry, including money to help fishermen exit the industry and subsidies for those who stay in.

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