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18-year-old among Massachusetts DNC delegates who support Kamala Harris
BOSTON - Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic National Convention voted overwhelmingly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic nominee for president, the Massachusetts Democratic Party reported Monday evening. Unified endorsement of HarrisThe party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Harris."I move that the Massachusetts delegates speak with one voice and endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States," Healey said. The endorsement comes less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, releasing his delegates. Monday, more and more...
Massachusetts leads the country in women's health, report says
BOSTON - When it comes to women's health, Massachusetts is leading the country.Women's health in the U.S. has been under threat in recent years, with deaths from preventable causes on the rise and new limits - or in some cases, outright bans - placed on reproductive health around the country. A private foundation called the Commonwealth Fund has developed a state scorecard to track trends in women's health, looking at healthcare quality and prevention, coverage, access, and affordability. Massachusetts was found to have the best-performing health system for women overall, followed by Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, all New England states. The lowest-ranked states fan out across the Southeast and Southwest.
Survivors urge Massachusetts lawmakers to eliminate statute of limitations for rape when DNA is present
BOSTON — Two survivors who have seen firsthand how advances in forensics are solving old rape cases are asking lawmakers to update Massachusetts law and eliminate the statute of limitations for rape when DNA is present. The two women were raped while working at a Framingham retail store in...
Monday's Child: Curious, caring DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous and loves science
DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous. DeAndre is a curious, caring boy. DeAndre enjoys baking and play cooking. He loves to participate in school science activities and learning how things work. DeAndre is described as adventurous, curious, strong-willed, caring and creative. He likes engaging in new activities and playing outside on the playground. One of DeAndre’s favorite activities is exploring new places. He is very caring and is always there for his friends.
Health Care Bill Passes Senate, Calls for Curbs on For-Profit Hospital Owner Abuses
A health care bill, passed by the Massachusetts Senate late last week, aims to curb alleged abuses by investor-owned hospitals and others that legislators say were highlighted by the financial collapse of the parent of Holy Family Hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. The bill, which still must be reconciled...
Funding for fire damage repairs at Keene’s transfer station on tap for finance committee
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Public Works Department is asking the City Council for authorization to hire a contractor to repair fire damage at the Keene Transfer Station. There were two fires at the transfer station at the end of May, the first did not cause any damage,...
WPI Summer Camp Encourages Girls to Think Big About Math
WPI’s first fall term is still about a month away, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet here over the summer. Campus this time of year is teeming with summer activities, including Girls Talk Math, an innovative day program designed to make STEM a more inclusive educational and career pathway.
Kane Brown Issues Apology After a Fire Disrupts His Sold-Out Fenway Park Show, Fans Exit to “We Didn’t Start the Fire”
After establishing a massive social media following, Kane Brown broke onto the country music scene with his 2015 hit “Used to Love You Sober.” In October 2017, the Tennessee native became the first artist to achieve simultaneous No. 1 hits on all five main Billboard country charts. Recently Brown, 30, played his second sold-out show at Boston’s historic Fenway Park. Unfortunately, the “Miles On It” singer had to cut his Saturday (July 20) show short after a small fire broke out near the stage. Now, Brown is speaking out about the incident.
Parts of Green Hill Parkway to Close for a Month
WORCESTER – Roadwork set to begin on Green Hill Parkway on Monday, July 29, will close access to the park from Channing Street for about a month, according to the city of Worcester. Access to both the park and Green Hill Golf Course must enter from Belmont Street, via...
30,000 pounds of food to be donated to Boston families ahead of Puerto Rican festival
BOSTON — Volunteers are hard at work packing 3,000 bags of food for those in need outside the Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester. "It's very helpful to see the young kids get involved and operate this; it's like a factory," said Marilyn Rivera, president of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts.
Is Worcester’s 311 System Helping to Clean Up the City?
Emergency Communications and Management Commissioner Charles Goodwin runs down the history of the 311 system in Worcester. From the original idea to the implementation over the past year. The growing pains and plans for the future. This Tuesday, July 23, Worcester will open a 311 Customer Service Center at 799 Main St. The center will be open Tuesday through Saturdays and will have service representatives on site to handle complaints about trash and more. You can continue to use the 311 app. to report illegal dumping and other issues.
Carmelo Anthony shares strange comment about Jayson Tatum
Carmelo Anthony said that Jayson Tatum isn't the face of the NBA because he doesn't have the "aura" that Anthony Edwards does. Melo then went on to say that if Tatum did have that level of "aura," it'd be over. Melo was alluding to the type of deadly game-winning plays...
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