Letter to the Editor: No Menthol. Know Why.

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Dear Somerville News Weekly,

Below my signature and attached is a letter to the editor about a new tobacco law that will be taking effect ‪on June 1st‬ removing menthol, mint, and wintergreen flavored tobacco from stores across the state and some resources that are available. This is something that will be happening soon, and will interest your readers.

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Non Profits Suffering Substantial Loss of Revenue From Covid19 Pandemic

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photos provided courtesy of Photos Chateau de Raray photos, Raray France with NSB/Stacey Chicoine

The Northeast School of Ballet, home of the Northeast Youth Ballet, located in Reading, MA, and led by Artistic Director Denise Cecere, is one of many not-for-profit arts organizations that have been devasted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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RICHARD LEE (RICHARD ‘SHAM” SCHAMACH)) and EDEN’S CHILDREN:An Interview With Richard Lee

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By Joe Viglione

JV: We’re talking to Richard Lee (nee Schamach) of Eden’s Children – see the Ed Symkus mini bio in the Music Museum of New England https://www.mmone.org/edens-children/

Richard, what was your original inspiration for becoming a musician? Continue reading RICHARD LEE (RICHARD ‘SHAM” SCHAMACH)) and EDEN’S CHILDREN:An Interview With Richard Lee

Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Blue Bikes Should Be Sanitized or Shut Down But Instead Get Free Pass

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Dear Billy T and Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line,

I recently saw this on a Facebook posting and it absolutely caught me undivided attention and definitely raises a serious health concern for public safty! Continue reading Somerville/Medford News Weekly Speakup Line:Blue Bikes Should Be Sanitized or Shut Down But Instead Get Free Pass