š± Will Gill follow Greenfield in cracking down on kratom sales?
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- Will Gill follow Greenfield in cracking down on kratom sales?
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Colrain latest to consider kratom ban (recorder.com) ā Gill is among several Franklin County towns weighing whether to restrict or ban kratom products, following recent moves by Greenfield and Northampton. Colrainās Board of Health is studying the issue as state and federal regulators consider tighter rules on synthetic kratom, with local health officials urging towns to act consistently before the products become more widespread. 
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Turners Falls
- Arts Briefs: āFranklin County Stories' in Wendell, auditions in Turners Falls, and more (recorder.com)
- āPeople are valuing shopping local': Area farmers markets see rising interest amid national food safety concerns (recorder.com)
- Sounds Local: āIt's a cosmic thing': Rebranded Charlemont Roots Reggae Festival brings international lineup this Saturday (recorder.com)
Bernardston
- Gill man remembered as āa generous soul' (recorder.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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