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Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — Animal rescuers were trying to keep dozens of dolphins away from shallow waters around Cape Cod on Saturday after 125 of the creatures stranded themselves a day earlier. Teams in Massachusetts found one group of 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins swimming in a dangerously shallow area...
Investigation involving agencies from across Massachusetts results in sentence of gang member for racketeering, firearm, and drug offenses
BOSTON – A Boston area man has been sentenced for his role in Cameron Street, a violent Boston gang. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Keiarri Dyette, a/k/a “Kemo,” was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William Young to 42 months in prison and four years of supervised release. In March 2024, Dyette pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, dealing in firearms without a license and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
Mass. weather: Thunderstorms could begin Saturday night
Massachusetts could see two rounds of thunderstorms this weekend, with a first round beginning Saturday night and another, possibly more intense, round of storms picking up Sunday, National Weather Service forecasters said. While Saturday will mostly stay dry throughout the day, scattered showers and potentially thunderstorms are expected to roll...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $5 million grand prize claimed in game
A Massachusetts woman won a $5 million grand lottery prize and said she’s going to buy a car — but has a special dealership in mind. Kathy Burgess, of Lanesborough, won $5 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch ticket game. The game costs $20 per ticket to play, and this was the final grand prize to be claimed in the game.
Months of testing comes up negative for zebra mussels in Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – After a concern that zebra mussels could be in Onota Lake, leaders in the area are aiming to highlight the efforts to prevent the spread of invasive species in local waters. What You Need To Know. Onota Lake's water is testing negative for zebra mussels. Last...
Massachusetts Oyster Project Announces First Public Oyster Shell Drop-off Locations
YARMOUTH – As the Massachusetts Oyster Project (MOP) kicks off its 2024 restaurant oyster shell recycling program, the nonprofit has announced that for the first time, residents and tourists can bring their shucked oysters to be dropped off at a pair of designated public sites in Yarmouth. Oysters dropped off for recycling will aid the […] The post Massachusetts Oyster Project Announces First Public Oyster Shell Drop-off Locations appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Massachusetts Affiliate WGBH Produces Many Notable PBS Programs
The Public Broadcasting Service has produced many memorable hours of programming since its founding on November 3, 1969. You may not know that many of those programs were produced by the Boston-based PBS station, WGBH-TV Channel 2. WGBH, owned by the WGBH Education Foundation, has several sister television stations and...
Large Solar PV Arrays Likely Not Feasible in Dalton
DALTON, Mass. — Large multi-megawatt solar panel photovoltaic array projects are likely not feasible in the near future. Green Committee member Todd Logan updated the committee last week on his efforts to obtain data to inform the possibility of developing large PV arrays on town properties. The town's Climate...
Massachusetts Law Prohibits Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Massachusetts became the 18th state to ban discrimination based on one's natural hairstyles. Then-Governor Charlie Baker affixed his signature to the Massachusetts CROWN Act that day. The law took effect on October 24, 2022. The law firm Ogletree Deakins says the law is "An Act...
Pharmacy Chain with 145 Massachusetts Locations Announces “Significant Store Closings”
Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.
North Country residents rally against Dalton landfill: ‘I don’t want Massachusetts trash’
Andrea Bryant lives in Bethlehem, about a mile from the landfill there. She doesn’t open her windows at night anymore because she’s often been woken up by a thick stench in her house, though the noise still rouses her most mornings. The same company that operates that landfill, Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems, is trying to […] The post North Country residents rally against Dalton landfill: ‘I don’t want Massachusetts trash’ appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
22News Notebook for June 29th-July 1st
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