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Massachusetts man arrested for lying 'completely naked' near wave pool at Canobie Lake Park, police say
SALEM, N.H. — A 74-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, after police say he was lying "completely naked" at the wave pool at Canobie Lake Park in Salem. "There was a male subject there who was completely naked," said Capt. Jason Smith, with the Salem Police Department. Police say...
Mass. man went missing on N.H. mountain after hiking group left him behind, police say
A Massachusetts man went missing on a New Hampshire mountain Thursday evening after he struggled to keep up with his hiking group and they left him behind, according to the state’s Fish and Game Department. Mount Monadnock park rangers received a call around 5:30 p.m. about a missing hiker...
Cambridge Police Investigate Multiple Gunshots in Residential Area, No Injuries Reported
The Cambridge Police Department has initiated an investigation following reports of gunfire last night in a residential neighborhood. According to a CPD neighborhood alert, police officers rushed to the scene around 10:05 p.m. after receiving multiple reports of shots fired on the 100 block of Harvard St, near Greene-Rose Heritage Park.
‘Police’ claimed spouse paralyzed a woman in a car crash. It was a scam.
A Massachusetts resident got a call from “police” that their spouse had paralyzed a woman in a car crash and she had to be flown to the hospital by helicopter, according to the Wilmington Police Department. Now, the “police officer” said, the person on the other end of...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
New panel charged with helping Massachusetts meet its renewable energy goals
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the formation this week of a new panel charged with guiding the state’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The Energy Transformation Advisory Board includes representatives of labor, business, finance and environmental justice advocacy organizations as well as utilities,...
Gov. Healey says Biden should "carefully evaluate" whether to stay in race
BOSTON - Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is the latest Democrat to express concerns about President Joe Biden running for re-election."I urge him to listen to the American people" In a statement, Healey said, "President Biden saved our democracy in 2020 and has done an outstanding job over the last four years. I am deeply grateful for his leadership. And I know he agrees this is the most important election of our lifetimes. The best way forward right now is a decision for the president to make. Over the coming days, I urge him to listen to the American people and...
Proctor has been reassigned in wake of Karen Read trial. What comes next is still unclear.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor “is not able to function as a trooper” while he awaits a duty status hearing. Relieved of duty following his vulgar text messages about. , Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor has been reassigned but “is not able to function as a...
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.46 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.40 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 4 cents since last month. According...
Feds propose high heat work standards
The federal government on Tuesday proposed the first national safety standard meant to keep workers safe from excessive heat in the workplace and made $1 billion available to hundreds of projects -- including 30 in Massachusetts -- that try to mitigate climate threats including extreme heat. The federal action comes...
New exhibit reinterprets Fruitlands Native American art through an Indigenous lens
Two exhibits in the Four Seasons Gallery at The Trustees of Reservations Fruitlands Museum portray the reinterpretation of the museum’s rich collection of Native American art. Objects collected by Clara Endicott Sears in the early 20th century are shown alongside more contemporary pieces from artists across the country. The show is curated by Tess Lukey, an Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal member who was hired by The Trustees in October 2022 as the associate curator of Native American art and charged with reinterpreting the Fruitlands collection through a Native lens.
JM Coull wins 2016 ABC National Safety Excellence Award at diamond level
Maynard, MA JM Coull received its ABC National Safety Excellence Award for 2016. In order to be eligible, firms must have achieved a 2016 ABC Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) Award at the Diamond, Platinum, or Gold level. JMC was qualified at the Diamond level. JMC has achieved Diamond status for the last six years.
Soaring: With capstone projects Ostaszewski and Stahl earn Eagle rank, Scouting’s top achievement
Two members of the Harvard Boy Scouts Troop One, Bromfield seniors Jack Stahl and Logan Ostaszewski, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout this year. Both had to complete an Eagle Project, a capstone that “takes about a year to bring to fruition,” according to Troop One Scoutmaster Gary Madison.
Sumner Tunnel in Boston is closed for work. What to know, how to get to Logan Airport
Well, this definitely isn't going to make frequent flyers at Logan, or anyone else for that matter, very happy. Be aware Massachusetts drivers, the Sumner Tunnel – i.e. the most common way to get to Boston Logan International Airport and a key roadway for many commuters – is closed starting today, July 5, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Top 10 Boston Athletes With Jamie McClellan
Brian and Jamie discuss the current top Boston athletes and give out their respective top 10 lists. Their lists include a similar surprise at no. 10 and a different player taking the crown for top dog in Beantown (0:15). We want to hear from you! Leave Brian a message on...
Living expenses at Northeastern are creeping up each year. Some students say they aren’t getting the bang for their buck.
With semesterly housing rates approaching $10,000 per semester, Northeastern dorms are more than 25% pricier than they were 20 years ago, when accounting for inflation. Off-campus housing isn’t much cheaper — a recent report ranked Northeastern the eighth most expensive college to live off-campus in the United States, just behind Harvard (ranked seventh) and Boston University (ranked sixth). The report found that students living off campus at Northeastern can expect to pay around $3,400 a month.
School Foodservice Directors To Gather At National Conference with $26 Million in Play
The nation’s school foodservice directors are gearing up to attend the School Nutrition Association’s annual convention in Boston, scheduled for July 14-16. This event presents a unique opportunity for these directors to come together and discuss the challenges facing School (K-12) Foodservice operators across the country. Late last...
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