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FILE - In this July 12, 2018, file photo, newly transplanted cannabis cuttings grow in soilless media in pots at Sira Naturals medical marijuana cultivation facility, in Milford, Mass. Sira was awarded the state's a provisional license to grow cannabis for recreational sales, but the license doesn't allow Sira to sell recreational marijuana at any of its dispensaries. State regulators meet Thursday, July 26, 2018, to consider licenses for several retail pot stores. With none expected to open immediately, there is still no place in Massachusetts to legally buy recreational marijuana. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Here are the marijuana dispensaries that could be the first to open in Mass.

A $25,000 cocktail and what else to expect at the MGM Springfield casino opening next week

One of the seals

'A day or two might be an anomaly, but as it continues, it obviously becomes more concerning'

AP Interview: Top Republican says Russia probe difficult August 18, 2018 | 1:03 AM

Short sentence recommended for former Trump campaign adviser August 18, 2018 | 12:50 AM

Trump military parade plans unravel over costs August 18, 2018 | 12:42 AM

AP source: Omarosa has video, audio, texts August 18, 2018 | 12:28 AM

Short sentence recommended for former Trump campaign adviser August 17, 2018 | 10:20 PM

Massachusetts State Police headquarters.

6th Mass. trooper charged in overtime probe, will plead guilty August 17, 2018 | 9:58 PM

A photograph sits amid the tributes as they grow outside the home where a pregnant woman, Shanann Watts, and her two daughters, Bella and Celeste, lived Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Frederick, Colo. The woman's husband, Christopher Watts, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his family. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A Colorado man is accused of killing his pregnant wife and their two daughters. Here's the latest. August 17, 2018 | 6:48 PM

AP source: It's not just audio, Manigault Newman has video August 17, 2018 | 5:34 PM

Justice lawyers try to halt Trump financial records release August 17, 2018 | 5:33 PM

Blue Bikes will expand into Mattapan, Roslindale, and southern Dorchester, city officials said.

Blue Bikes are expanding to Mattapan, Roslindale, and southern Dorchester August 17, 2018 | 4:31 PM

Jim Braude with Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie on Greater Boston on 8.16.18 (Sam Brewer - WGBH News)2

The 2 Democrats running to take on Charlie Baker have some ideas about traffic and the MBTA August 17, 2018 | 2:34 PM

Trump asks SEC to consider ending required quarterly reports August 17, 2018 | 12:06 PM

How Trump's big military parade turned into a big nothing August 17, 2018 | 11:30 AM

New Bedford

Mass. man sentenced to 4 years in prison for robbing young girl August 17, 2018 | 11:25 AM

The Latest: 60 more ex-CIA officials criticize Trump August 17, 2018 | 11:19 AM

Maddilyn Burgess

‘She would want to be remembered for the beautiful person that she was’ August 17, 2018 | 10:56 AM

A whale capsized a 20-foot boast Thursday, knocking two fisherman overboard.

Whale capsizes 20-foot boat off New Jersey August 17, 2018 | 10:42 AM

AP Interview: Top Republican opens up about Russia probe August 17, 2018 | 10:27 AM

Manchester, NH.

N.H. police investigating report of 7-year-old with gunshot wound August 17, 2018 | 10:26 AM

US ends Syria stabilization funding, cites more allied cash August 17, 2018 | 10:15 AM

Former Mass. high school custodian sentenced for spying on people in bathroom August 17, 2018 | 10:12 AM

state police video shark provincetown

Watch: State troopers spot shark off Provincetown beach, urge swimmers out of water August 17, 2018 | 9:58 AM

The Latest: Trump blames DC for military parade cancellation August 17, 2018 | 8:16 AM

Next mission for women with military service: Run for office August 17, 2018 | 12:57 AM

After stumbles, Trump and McConnell forge bond for midterms August 17, 2018 | 12:42 AM

Access denied: Behind Trump's review of security clearances August 17, 2018 | 12:26 AM

Trump warns he'll revoke clearance of Justice Dept official August 17, 2018 | 12:18 AM

Trump blames DC, as military parade plans unravel over costs August 17, 2018 | 12:12 AM

Trump team predicts an economic boom, defying most analysts August 17, 2018 | 12:05 AM

Stewart Weldon is led into Springfield District Court for arraignment on a new charge of kidnapping on Monday, June 4, 2018, in Springfield, Mass. The Massachusetts kidnapping suspect who lives in a home where three dead bodies have been found has returned to court to face an additional kidnapping charge. A not guilty plea was entered Monday.

Springfield man found with 3 bodies at home indicted on murder charges August 16, 2018 | 8:19 PM