Bridgeport Man Admits Participating in Gang-Related Shootings – Department of Justice
DIOMIE BLACKWELL, also known as “Yamo,” 24, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty today to a racketeering offense stemming from his participation in gang-related shootings, including a shooting in front of a state courthouse in Bridgeport in January 2020. Today’s announcement was made by Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut; Joseph T. Corradino, State’s Attorney for the Fairfield Judicial District; Bridgeport Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia; James Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Boston Field Division; David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Brian D. Boyle,…
Read More »Sirius Black is Purple Perfection
Digital photo manipulation has blurred the lines between art and reality so completely that any truly remarkable image carries the weight of our collective skepticism; our minds no longer trust what our eyes can see. Such is the case with Sirius Black, a strain which boasts such a dazzlingly deep purple coloration it immediately inspires that nagging postmodern question: “Is it real?” Thankfully, not only is the shockingly vibrant violet of Sirius Black real, it’s a natural result of some very deliberate work by the Oregon Breeders Group — not a byproduct of the cold temperatures most strains require to produce…
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5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains
5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. With a new weed strain popping up seemingly every single day, it can be difficult to know who has the true real deal Holyfield Louisiana sweet heat dropping consistently, or what’s going to be the next big hype strain. How…
Read More »Most Cannabis Users Are ‘Stoners’ — Is That a Bad Thing?
A new survey has found that the majority of cannabis consumers in 2021 could be classified as “stoners,” and that maybe we need to rethink what exactly that “stoner stereotype” should be in the first place. Carried out by the cannabis industry analysis firm BDSA, the survey found that at least 62% of consumers who use inhalable cannabis products use them at least once a day, and that while around 60% of consumers in adult-use states consume in the evening, 30% of consumers are still “wake and bakers.” RELATED: More Proof That Cannabis Users Aren’t Lazy and Unmotivated The stereotypes The BDSA survey also…
Read More »Borough Zoning Rules On Cannabis Establishments, ‘Granny Pods’ – The Newtown Bee
The Borough of Newtown Zoning Commission (Borough Zoning) conducted public hearings on cannabis-related changes to the regulations and “granny pod” apartment structures during its meeting at the Edmond Town Hall on September 8. There were no members of the public present at the meeting. The first application of the evening was for text amendments to the Borough Zoning Regulations to add the definition of “cannabis,” add the definition of “cannabis establishment,” and to make cannabis establishments a prohibited use. Borough Zoning Chair Doug Nelson began by saying, “‘Cannabis’ shall mean marijuana as defined in section 21a-240 of the Connecticut General…
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Terpenes or THC? Retailers share the secret to buying the best bud
Terpenes or THC? Retailers share the secret to buying the best bud – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? Which part of Canada? Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Sorry, Leafly isn’t available in your location yet. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Buyers are getting savvy about what makes good weed. Canadian cannabis consumers are moving away from high THC strains and asking educated questions to get the best product, every time. While high THC potency still dominates demand, patrons are choosing their weed…
Read More »NE medical cannabis ballot campaign begins (Newsletter: October 4, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
VA elections could determine marijuana law’s fate; New federal hemp bill coming; Santa Cruz removes peyote from psychedelics decrim Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… BREAKING: Journalism is often consumed for free, but costs money to produce! While this newsletter is proudly sent without cost to you, our ability to send it each day depends on the financial support of readers who can afford to give it. So if you’ve got a few…
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CT entrepreneur to launch cannabis e-commerce site – Hartford Business Journal
Amid increasing legalization of recreational marijuana in states like Connecticut, New Canaan-based entrepreneur Harry DeMott this month will expand his cannabis brand information website into a sort of Amazon-of-weed e-commerce site. “Proper,” the brand name for aproperhigh.com, will initially launch the pot e-commerce service in at least eight states that have legalized recreational marijuana use, including Massachusetts, DeMott said. By the end of the year, his goal is to have it operating in every state that currently allows for adult-use cannabis sales. He eventually plans to launch it in Connecticut once the marketplace is up and running here, most likely…
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