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Lady of the Dunes: The full documentary
It was the height of the tourist season, July 26, 1974, when a killer stunned a summer sanctuary and the dunes of this small seaside town at the tip of Cape Cod became a crime scene. The victim was unknown for years, buried in the back corner of St. Peter's...
MBTA approves plan for new electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail line
The new electric trains will hit the line as early as 2028, the MBTA says. The MBTA Board of Directors approved a new plan to bring battery-powered electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail line, it announced in a statement on Thursday. The new trains will mean more frequent service...
Templeton celebrates newly resurfaced tennis courts: how the courts have been upgraded
Templeton's tennis courts have gotten an upgrade. The newly resurfaced courts at Gilma Waite Park are now fenced, with new nets and freshly painted lines. In addition, there are painted yellow lines so that the courts may be used for pickleball as well. The ribbon to courts was cut Tuesday evening, and the...
Mass. weather: Hail, thunderstorms could soak areas Thursday night
While the dry weather reprieve is set to continue going into the weekend and beyond, there might be a stormy pause on Thursday. Low clouds and stratus were predominantly around the Cape and Islands before spreading out across parts of southern New England, according to the National Weather Service. They come as a cold front trails from Newburyport to Storrs, Connecticut, and into Danbury. Along this line, showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected.
How U+I Arts Fosters Inclusion and Creativity in New Hampshire
As we approach the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26th, 1990, we recognize and celebrate the Disability Rights Movement. To honor this milestone date, NHCJE spoke with Jeff Symes, who leads the Unified + Inclusive Arts group, based in Nashua, New...
Fire on Baxter Lake island a challenge for Farmington, Rochester firefighters
FARMINGTON — A small camp building, located on an island at Baxter Lake, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Rochester Assistant Chief Michael George said the call came in at 8:58 p.m., and while they initially thought the property was in Rochester, it was actually on the Farmington side of the lake. George...
Longtime Everett resident, Maria Bruzzese, formally of Cleveland Ave. turns 100 on July 28th!
A special birthday party was recently held for Maria Bruzzese, a former Cleveland Ave. resident. Her granddaughter, Sheila M. Bruzzese made a special toast and tribute to her Nonna, where she lovingly stated, “You may not remember, but years ago you had a conversation with my friend, Cathy. Being Italian and knowing you had a long and interesting life as the matriarch of our family, she was eager to sit and chat with you. After, she said to me, Wow, your Nonna is amazing. You certainly are amazing, Nonna!”
Carefree Caleb: Post 129 gets gem from Allen to force winner-take-all clash for Zone 4 title
WINCHENDON — Caleb Allen doesn’t stress out when he’s on the pitcher’s mound. It’s easy to see why. The last time the recent Oakmont Regional grad felt frazzled was in the Spartans’ 2-1 win over Hudson High in a Division 2 playoff game on June 11, 2021, when Allen was just a freshman. ...
"Giddy up and go back to Boston." Some don't want new horse racing in Gardner
GARDNER - When Suffolk Downs held its last horse race in 2019, a lot of that industry left Massachusetts. One group of investors wants to change that by building a new track in Gardner. A lot of residents want to stop the project before it gets out of the gate.Gardner horse racing track Bay State Racing is an LLC consisting of investors in the horse racing industry. Last year, the company tried to go forward with this project on a plot of land in Gardner off Route 140. This year, they are trying again with a 114-acre property just down...
Here's the scoop on Massachusetts' official new ice cream trail
Massachusetts has a rich history of ice cream-making and dairy farming, and the state is sharing a new way of honoring that sweet heritage with an official state ice cream trail. There are more than 100 ice cream "destinations," from local shops to farmstands, throughout Massachusetts on the trail, unveiled...
Route 3 Speed Limit Raised to 65 mph in Massachusetts to Improve Traffic Safety
Drivers traversing the stretch of Route 3 from I-95 in Burlington up to the New Hampshire border can now legally press a bit harder on the accelerator. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has upped the speed limit along this 22-mile corridor to 65 mph, as reported by Boston.com. This increase is a jump from the previous 55 mph limit, a move intended to enhance safety by harmonizing traffic flow.
Refreshing weekend ahead!
DRY WEATHER RETURNS A cold front moved through Thursday evening, setting up Friday for much drier and sunnier weather. The morning will start comfortably in the low 60s, and by the afternoon, temperatures will reach the mid-80s. Coastal areas will be about 5 degrees cooler. If you’re heading to the Cape, strongly consider leaving early to avoid traffic. It’ll be a popular place! SUNNY AND COMFORTABLE WEEKEND Saturday will be mostly sunny, still dry and comfortable with highs in the mid-80s. It’s perfect for a beach day or a barbecue. On Sunday, expect partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-80s. Coastal areas will once again be about 5 degrees cooler. It’s an ideal weekend for outdoor activities anywhere in New England. Don’t forget the sunscreen if you’re spending time outdoors though; the UV index will be very high (8).
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
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