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Keller: Is Massachusetts really the best state to live in?
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global.BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey's administration is celebrating after the financial website WalletHub named Massachusetts the nation's best state to live in.But is that victory lap justified? The honor may be less than meets the eye. "Best State to Live In if You're Well Off"The ranking triggered a virtual duck-boat parade via a Healey press release full of self-congratulation by the governor, lieutenant governor, and no less than 11 cabinet members. But while our beloved home state won top scores on education, health care and overall...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 2 Massachusetts Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many people from Massachusetts are worried about what's going to happen to their favorite gym. This one particular chain which surprisingly only has 2 locations in Massachusetts has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to USA TODAY, Blink Fitness that operates more than 100 locations nationwide including the 2...
State auditor reviewing Mass. emergency shelter system spending
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is in the midst of an audit of the state’s emergency shelter system, according to a report from WBUR. DiZoglio, the state’s top watchdog, told the radio station she had begun a review of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities in November. As part of that review, she is auditing spending on the shelter system, which has been stretching its capacity for months.
Canada wildfire smoke adding to air quality concerns
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Traces of smoke from wildfires in Canada is being seen in western Massachusetts. “We feel a shortage of people coming in and out because, you know, everyone wants to stay inside,” said Kelly Dobbins, owner of Ionas Café and Grill. Areas in western Massachusetts...
MSPCA announces several fee-waived adoption events
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) announced several fee-waived adoption events throughout late August and early September. The MSPCA and its Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition partners said the events are to free up space in shelters throughout the...
New Mass. Electricity Law Slated To Start Jan. 1, 2025
Is your choice of electric company going away? That could very well be the case here in Massachusetts as the Senate has passed a bill banning choice. Eversource. formerly NSTAR (The Eversource area that was formerly NSTAR is the region of Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Eversource provides retail electricity and natural gas to 1.4 million customers in this region including the Boston urban area).
Middleboro’s finances in solid shape, Town Manager says
MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro has received $225,000 more than anticipated in school aid from the state, which will help offset the six percent budget increase the school district received, according to information presented at a financial forum held Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Middleboro Police Station. Superintendent of Schools Carolyn...
2024 Newport County high school football schedules and games to watch this season
The Rhode Island high school football season is rapidly approaching. That means Newport County teams – Middletown, Portsmouth, Rogers and Tiverton - will be back in action is short order. We compiled the schedules for these island teams, which are below, and pulled out games to watch for each week. Tiverton and Middletown will...
Wanted man attacked officer with knife after barricading himself inside Middleboro home, police say
A wanted man attacked a police officer with a knife after he used a mattress to barricade himself inside a home in Middleboro on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
“A lovely night” at RI Youth Theatre’s Cinderella this weekend
Rhode Island Youth Theatre will stage Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical rendition of the iconic “Cinderella” story this weekend at Warwick Vets Middle School. With dazzling costumes made by costume designer Kristine Szrom and larger-than-life sets, this show might be performed by students but is of professional quality.
Lanterns Light the Way on Grand Illumination Night
On Wednesday evening at dusk, master of ceremonies Bob Cleasby led the traditional community sing in the Tabernacle while the surrounding area began to fill up with visitors. A hush settled over the crowd as Camp Ground residents Joann and Mike Maitland were invited on stage to light the first lantern, signaling the start of the 153rd Grand Illumination celebration. The lantern was carried down the center aisle while the words of Genesis were read, detailing the biblical story of the first light.
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