Curious about late-night dispensary options in Salem? The team at Starbird Salem breaks down everything you need to know about after-hours cannabis shopping and how it fits our local community.

Curious what gives cannabis its fresh, pine-like aroma? The team at Starbird Salem breaks down everything you need to know about pinene and how it shapes our local cannabis experience.

Curious when cannabis lounges will open in Massachusetts? The team at Starbird Salem breaks down social consumption licenses and what they mean for our local community.

Stumped on what to get your best bud for the holidays? At Starbird, we have options for those on a tight budget and folks aiming to truly impress. Whether you’re shopping for a casual toker, a concentrate connoisseur, or someone who just loves a good edible, we’ve curated a variety of cannabis gifts that are fun, functional, and festive. From stocking stuffers to show-stoppers, our guide will help you find the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer, one puff at a time.

A coordinated effort is currently underway in Massachusetts to repeal recreational cannabis laws, led by the Coalition for a Healthy Massachusetts. The initiative aims to shut down the state's adult-use market, potentially leading to the closure of dispensaries, the loss of over 27,000 jobs, and the end of legal home growing. Despite reports of misleading signature collection, the proposal could move to the November 2026 ballot if enough valid signatures are certified by the Secretary of State. Local advocates and business associations are actively fighting the repeal, emphasizing that 65% of residents still support the original 2016 decision to legalize.