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Brad Kane is the Editor for Worcester Business Journal. Kane came to Worcester from its sister publication Hartford Business Journal, where he most recently served as managing editor. Kane talked his way onto HBJ’s staff in May 2010, previously working as a Boston Globe correspondent and a staff writer for the Patriot Ledger in Quincy. In another journalism life, he covered local politics in northern Ohio and southwest Florida. Kane has been honored for his work by the Alliance of Area Business Publications, the Florida Press Club, Ohio Associated Press and the National Society of Professional Journalists. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with an honor’s degree in journalism. He lives a calm, sleep-filled life in Wilbraham, Mass. with his wife, five young children and Texas heeler. In his 42 minutes of weekly free time, Kane runs the sidewalks, streets and trails of Western Massachusetts.

Worcester Wares to open second location on Nov. 30

The store known for its "I Love Worcester" merchandise and T-shirts will become the first business to open in the $21-million Worcester Public Market.

Millis marijuana dispensary to begin medical sales Saturday

Cannabis grower and retailer CommCan, Inc. will begin medical sales at its Millis dispensary on Saturday.

Downtown Worcester apartments to get $21M makeover

The 70-unit Matheson Apartments in six historic buildings near downtown Worcester are about to undergo $20.6 million in renovations.

Fitchburg marijuana grower unveils 140K-sq.-ft. facility

Fitchburg marijuana grower Revolutionary Clinics announced Wednesday it had formed an umbrella brand for its products for sale across Massachusetts.
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Telegram’s parent $1.4B purchase of USA Today publisher to be final on Tuesday

The shareholders of the two largest U.S. newspaper publishers – including the Worcester Telegram & Gazette and the MetroWest Daily News – approved their planned $1.4-billion purchase, the companies jointly announced Thursday.

Central Mass. tourists spent $626M in 2018  

Visitors to the 36 communities it serves increased their spending by 20.3%, beating the Massachusetts average of 17.8%.

Rutland couple brings Nicaraguan farming roots to coffee startup

This fall, Rutland coffee roasting startup Brilla Coffee signed a deal to be the exclusive provider of all coffees for Worcester cafe Brew on the Grid.

Mass. marijuana regulators quarantine all non-medical vape products

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission on Tuesday placed a quarantine on nearly all vape products, reinforcing Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on everything but medical devices.
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Edouard cousins to open Franklin’s first brewery in December

The Franklin Brewing Co., the first craft brewery in the town, is planning to open in mid-December, a family-friendly passion project for a group of four cousins and one long-time family friend.

Rosenfeld siblings to open Millis marijuana dispensary Wednesday

Marijuana grower and retailer CommCan, Inc. will open its Millis recreational cannabis dispensary on Wednesday, as the family-owned business has received the letter to commence operations from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
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