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Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School awarded over $800,000
Grant to provide training and placement for unemployed and under-employed of Central Massachusetts. Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner and Career Technical Initiative (CTI) Coordinator Marci Komssi are pleased to share that Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded the Career Technical Initiative Implementation Grant by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for the second time.
Massachusetts gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.49 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 7 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $3.07 on Jan. 29, 2024, and as...
A Massachusetts woman’s trip for a cup of coffee landed her a $1 million State Lottery prize; here is how she will spend it
A Massachusetts woman recently got a cup of coffee with a side of $1 million. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Barbara Fay of Eastham is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game. Fay opted to receive...
Big Lots closing one store in Massachusetts. Here's where it is
Massachusetts is losing one of its Big Lots stores. The Dennis Port location, 400 Main St, Dennis Port, is closing. A closing sale of up to 20% off, with limited exceptions applied, has already started, according to the website. ...
Poll: 1 in 5 Massachusetts residents see themselves leaving state
BOSTON - A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents, burdened by high housing and transportation costs, see themselves moving out of the state in the near future.In the MassINC Polling Group survey of over 1,400 residents, 21% said they can picture leaving Massachusetts in the next five years. Another 19% said they are looking to move within the state, and 45% said they do not plan on moving.Those struggling with skyrocketing costs of living are even more likely to leave Massachusetts. About 38% of respondents who said housing and transportation are both a "very big burden" on...
Big Lots To Close Pair Of Long Island Stores, Including In Carle Place
It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide. Six stores in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts are slated to close, with both New York stores on Long Island. No store closures are scheduled for New Jersey. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move and said a...
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.
Coastal Team ‘spikes’ gold at Bay State Games
After three years of just barely missing the mark, Jimmy Oliveira, head coach of the Coastal Region volleyball team, and his assistant coach Ryan Grace oversaw the win of their first gold at the Bay State Games over the July 13 weekend. The Bay State Games are organized by the...
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.
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