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1 in 5 Bay Staters wants to move from Massachusetts within the next 5 years
WEST SPRINGFIELD (WWLP)- A recent poll revealed that 1 in 5 Bay Staters envisions themselves leaving Massachusetts for another state within the next five years. A sizable majority of residents surveyed by the MassINC Polling Group said that they were burdened by high housing costs. They surveyed over 1,400 residents, and 21 percent of people […]
Mass. leaders remember philanthropist Jack Connors
Connors, who rose to prominence in the advertising business, was a leading philanthropist in Boston for decades. Jack Connors, a titanic Boston figure who made a fortune in advertising before becoming one of the city’s notable philanthropists and powerbrokers, died Tuesday at the age of 82. Connors died at his Brookline home after battling cancer, The Boston Globe reported.
Massachusetts man accused of obtaining over 200 kilos of filler powders that makes millions of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine
BOSTON – A Cambridge man was arrested last week in connection with an ongoing investigation of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Over the course of the past four years, the defendant is alleged to have been responsible for the manufacturing of over 200 kilograms of counterfeit pills. According...
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
SJC overturns murder conviction for getaway driver in 2014 Charlestown shooting
BOSTON — The highest court in Massachusetts overturned a murder conviction on Tuesday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Charlestown. The unanimous decision overturned the conviction of the getaway driver in the deadly shooting, Julio Baez. Baez was driving his mother's Acura when authorities said his two...
Red Sox lose to Rockies, still winless since All-Star break
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press DENVER - Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning Monday night to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their fourth straight defeat since the All-Star break. "A little Michael Jordan flu game for Tovey tonight," said teammate Sam Hilliard, whose two-run homer with one out in the 10th tied it at 7. "Stud. He wasn't in the lineup last night because he was sick. He was good enough to play tonight. To get the game-winning knock right...
Worcester Police Seize Machine Gun and Drugs, 53-Year-Old Natasha Perry Charged
Worcester police made a substantial seizure yesterday morning, intercepting a machine gun and a quantity of drugs. Acting on a search warrant, the Worcester Police Vice Squad tracked down the suspect, 53-year-old Natasha Perry, as she left her Florence Street residence and drove off in a black BMW. The operation culminated in Perry being stopped by police at the intersection of Chandler and Irving Streets and subsequently detained, as reported by the Worcester Police Department.
Big money behind federal battle over methadone access
HOLDEN, Mass. — Dr. James Baker believes his son Macky would be alive today if they had better access to methadone, a drug that relieves cravings for opioids. Macky died of a heroin overdose in 2016 after battling addiction for years. "Had it been available at the doctor's office,"...
Amherst Neighbors – Aging Well in Community
Like the rest of the country, Amherst is aging fast. As of the 2022 Amherst census there are approximately 3,573 Amherst residents aged 65 and older. This sizable number of older adults may bring to mind challenges to health and healthcare. You may think about dementia and increased dependency, and to be sure aging (like every other life stage) has its challenges.
Milford man charged in Hopkinton pedestrian crash pleads not guilty, held without bail
WOBURN — A Milford man who is accused of intentionally crashing his car into a woman and killing her in Hopkinton back in April was ordered held without bail after his arraignment on Tuesday. Ryan Sweatt, 36, pleaded not guilty during the arraignment, held in Middlesex Superior Court, to one count of murder; five counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and one count of driving to endanger. ...
VOTE: Who is the MetroWest and Milford-area 2023-24 Male Athlete of the Year?
Boy, he had quite the year. That can be said for athletes all over MetroWest and the Milford area. They raised banners, hoisted trophies and set records from the first swing of fall golf to the last pitch of the baseball season. But who had the best year? ...
A few showers
UNDER THE CLOUDS Wednesday and Thursday will see unsettled weather AT TIMES. Neither day will be a washout. In fact, most of the time it will be dry under mainly cloudy skies. The best shot for a little rain today will be in the morning, especially along and south of the MA Pike. Thunderstorms will pop up in NY and western New England this afternoon, but I’m not expecting much locally. Keep your outdoor plans and be ready for elevated humidity and highs in the low to mid 70s. An abundance of clouds Thursday will help limit thunderstorms coverage as a cold from passes through in the afternoon. Just isolated coverage is expected with more mostly dry and muggy weather. Tomorrow will be hotter too! Get set for highs in the lower 80s. FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND
Massachusetts Mom Saves Umpire’s Life At Little League Baseball Game
A Massachusetts Mom saves an umpire’s life at her son’s little league baseball game in this viral story. Thanks to her quick actions, he’s down but not out!. You rarely hear good stories about parents at baseball games. Usually, viral stories at games like this involve a parent being too intense. Thankfully, this is not one of those stories. Watch the aftermath as a Massachusetts mom saves umpire’s life in a video below!
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