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One dead as storms cause devastation and leave thousands without power in upstate New York
Severe storms and at least four tornadoes ravaged New York state overnight, leaving a trail of destruction and killing at least one person, with hundreds of thousands of energy connections lost to downed power lines. Authorities confirmed that one person died in the village of Canastota in Madison County, west...
See which prospects from Massachusetts were selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
The 2024 MLB Draft is in the books. The state of Massachusetts will look back on it rather fondly. Seven Bay State natives were selected in the 20-round event that spanned the past three days. Many of whom are pitchers, three hailing from the South Shore. The Boston Red Sox...
Feline Rescue Society offers mobile services for Mass. cats to get neutered, spayed
FRAMINGHAM — Val Couchon is a cat person. Couchon brought Sweet Pea, a 1-year-old tortoiseshell cat, to a mobile spay and neutering facility called the Catmobile so Sweet Pea, a rescue from Worcester, could get spayed. The Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's Catmobile is a mobile spay and...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Berkshire County early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:48 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Falls Village, or 13 miles south of Great Barrington,...
14-year-old dies at Great Barrington pond, authorities say
The 14-year-old victim was taken to the hospital, but lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office said in a statement. A minor died at Benedict Pond in Great Barrington on Wednesday, authorities say. The Great Barrington Police Department received a 9-1-1 call at around 1:50 p.m. reporting...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Berkshire County Wednesday
On Wednesday at 4:32 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near East Windsor to...
Massachusetts House approves bill to boost renewable energy efforts
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that would help boost the state’s reliance on renewable energy, in part by streamlining the state and local permitting process for projects that shift the state away from using fossil fuels. The bill’s approval comes just weeks...
Millions of gallons of wastewater dumped into the Connecticut River
(WFSB) - Millions of gallons of wastewater have been dumped into the Connecticut River. It’s happened before, thanks to our neighbors in Massachusetts. “The water is definitely up a little higher. Catfish do like stinky stuff so it could be helping them bite,” said Jasin Crowley of Enfield, who reeled in a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
5 Massachusetts Counties That Are the Wettest Throughout the Entire State
As it has been especially evident the past couple days, Massachusetts gets its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. This week, we've seen an onslaught of rain as the weekly forecast seems to change on a daily basis so we might even see more this week. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?
More Storms Bring Humidity Relief
After a round of strong and severe storms moved through New England yesterday, we have another round coming through today. With another day featuring heat and humidity, it is again possible that we see a few strong and severe storms. For that reason, we have another severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas north and west of Boston. The main risk tonight is for damaging wind gusts but also expect torrential rain and lightning as well.
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.49 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.50 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to...
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
Mass. delegates explain why they’re backing Biden in new survey
While President Biden faces unprecedented calls from within his party to step down as the Democratic nominee, members of the Massachusetts delegation who are headed to the national convention in Chicago appear largely supportive of Biden staying at the top of the ticket, according to a new survey. The survey of delegates, conducted by the […] The post Mass. delegates explain why they’re backing Biden in new survey appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Belchertown Stops Pittsfield Post 68
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Belchertown Post 239’s Cooper Beckwith set the tone when he crushed the game’s first pitch to left-center field for a double. The visitors went on to pound out 14 more hits in a 9-1 win over Pittsfield Post 68 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field on Monday night.
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