Tag: Worcester Telegram

Ogunquit Playhouse up and running, and not forgetting its Worcester Foothills connection

by Bobby Chaim ( Entertainment)

“There is nothing like seeing live theater in a post pandemic world. The theater was originally founded in 1933 by Broadway showman Walter Hartwig and his wife Maude as an attractive summer locale that hosted traveling productions with big-name stars. From 12 weeks, recent seasons have grown to 26 weeks beginning in mid-May and running […]

Cannabis commission eyes enhancements to social equity program, mentorships as it prepares for …

by Bobby Chaim ( Cannabis)

One bill in Connecticut would create a “social equity council” as well as a “Cannabis Equity and Innovation Account,” funding workforce development programs and offering grants with cash from potential cannabis excise tax revenue. Both would create some form of commission akin to one in Massachusetts, designed to issue retail licenses. In the same meeting, […]