The Stories You Cared About Most In 2019

Also: how new pot products are made and regulated; turning a spotlight on White House lawyer Cipollone ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  [Donate [WBUR]]( [View in Browser](  [WBUR]( December 23, 2019 Good Morning Boston, ☀️ [Sunshine and dry](. Highs 46-52. Today: First day of Hanukkah; a push for new products post-vaping ban; a new state hunting ban; Pats win AFC Eat title. As we inch closer to the new year -- and decade -- we're starting to reflect back on some of the biggest moments and stories of 2019. We'll be sharing our roundups all week. But what do you think was Boston's biggest moment this year? What story or event do you think best represents the growth or state of the city? Let us know and we may share your response in this newsletter or on WBUR's social channels later this week. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org The Rundown [1.](url)[The WBUR Stories You Cared About Most In 2019]( From climate strikes and robot dogs to a mirrored hot air balloon and Nick Offerman's life after Ron Swanson, here are the stories WBUR's audience listened to, read and engaged with the most this year.   #%23%23[Twitter](  #%23%23[Facebook](    2. [As Vapes Sell Again In Mass., Cannabis Stores Push To Make New Products Under New Rules]( Before these products can hit store shelves, samples of them have to be tested by an independent lab. However, there are just two in the state. That has some people in the industry worried there may soon be a bottleneck at the labs. 3. [Massachusetts Bans Hunting Contests Targeting Coyotes, Foxes]( The state Fisheries and Wildlife Board pointed to concerns that the hunting contests are unethical, contribute to the waste of animals, and encourage indiscriminate killing that is at odds with conservation models. 4. [City Council Blames Oversight Issues For Fall River Pot Shop Congestion]( When the only recreational marijuana facility in Fall River opened less than a year ago, it was heralded as an economic boom for the city. But complaints about traffic, noise and air pollution have raised concerns about the city's planning and oversight. 5. [Trump Impeachment Trial Turns Spotlight On White House Lawyer Cipollone]( President Trump often surrounds himself with lawyers he sees as being good on TV. But the key attorney for Trump's Senate impeachment trial is better known for working behind the scenes. Support the news Anything Else? - The Pats locked down their [11th consecutive AFC East title]( this weekend. - Here are 10 [visual art exhibits or installations]( that really made us think in 2019. - Read this beautiful [commentary]( about the holiday classic "It’s a Wonderful Life” and why watching the film has become an annual ritual for Holly Lebowitz Rossi. [WBUR] Your Daily Must Listen [Beyond The Dreidel: The Songs Of Hanukkah — And How They've Changed]( [Listen]( HEALTH [Health Care Costs Of Unhealthy American Diet? At Least $50B A Year, Study Estimates]( Partners Planning $400 Million Expansion With New Outpatient Clinics. [Read more.]( A New Way To Quit? Psychedelic Therapy Offers Promise For Smoking Cessation. [Read more.]( For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865. [Read more.]( What's Bob Oakes Reading? - Snow Machines And Fleece Blankets: Inside The Ski Industry’s Battle With Climate Change ([The Guardian]( - Inside The Secret List Of Demands Warren Gave Hillary ([Politico]( - Salted Chocolate Pudding With Whipped Sour Cream Recipe ([New York Times]( From The Archives [The Christmas Tree I Never Had]( We're bringing back this essay, which is a meditation on the rituals of Christmas. It's by Julie Wittes Schlack, who is Jewish. "Christmas always had one forbidden enticement: the evergreen," she writes. Before you go: Now [this]( what the holiday season is all about, Boston. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. [Check out all of our newsletter offerings.]( [WBUR]( [95289b97-66e8-43d4-a174-3bc3520a79a9.png]( [Instagram](  [Twitter]( [Facebook]( Want to change how you receive these emails? [Stop getting this newsletter by updating your preferences.]( I don't want to hear from WBUR anymore. [Unsubscribe from all newsletters.]( Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship? [Click here.]( Copyright © 2019 WBUR-FM, All rights reserved. You signed up for this newsletter at wbur.org. Our mailing address is: WBUR-FM 890 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 [Add us to your address book](