5/19/2021
Local business owner rediscovers her roots at Riverzedge Arts
Jade Shaver of Woonsocket, 29, a former participant at Riverzedge Arts, stands with Artistic Director Brad Fesmire in front of the organization’s studio at 196 Second Ave. Shaver, who is getting ready to open a cake shop and bakery later this year, said Riverzedge Arts had a big influence on her teenage years. (Breeze photo by Lauren Clem)
WOONSOCKET – For Jade Shaver, a Woonsocket resident and soon-to-be owner of her own bakery and cake shop, high school was a turbulent time.
By the time she graduated from Beacon Charter High School for the Arts in 2012, she’d given birth to her first child and had another one on the way. The now-mother of four acknowledged she had a rambunctious personality, and said she’s always been known to do things her own way.
2/10/2021
Blackstone’s first cannabis shop opens for business
Owner Victor Patel and General Manager Mark Mandracchia Jr. stand in the main room at DDM Cannabis, now open at 1 Lloyd St. The name is an abbreviation of Dipo Dayalu Mataji, the goddess pictured on the wall behind the counter. (Breeze photo by Lauren Clem)
BLACKSTONE – Blackstone’s first retail cannabis shop has officially opened its doors at 1 Lloyd St., and employees say they’re anticipating a busy first few weeks as customers rush to check out the new store.
DDM Cannabis, located approximately behind the Bellingham Stop & Shop, held a soft opening last Friday, Feb. 5, with a larger grand opening planned for this week. Owner Victor Patel said customers have been knocking on the doors to find out when the store would open.