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What to know about the mosquito virus spreading through New England
A rare and dangerous mosquito-borne illness is spreading through New England, putting states on high alert with one death already confirmed following an infection. Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) have been detected in at least five states this year: Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin, New Jersey and New Hampshire. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health…
Mass. community college closes deadline early after application surge
Cape Cod Community College closed its application deadline early after experiencing a surge of applications seen among community colleges after becoming universally free. Free community college became a reality for Massachusetts residents after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Legislature’s $57.8 billion budget last month. If you purchase a product...
Fields of purple flags throughout Mass. depict International Overdose Awareness Day
Communities throughout the state are holding vigils and other events today to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Massachusetts has recorded more than 2,000 opioid-related overdose fatalities each year since 2016, including 2,125 last year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. There will be a sunrise vigil at Scituate Lighthouse, a night of remembrance in Bridgewater and a ceremony of remembrance in Quincy, among a bevy of other programs featuring Bay Staters directly impacted by...
Stop & Shop closes first of 8 Mass. stores slated to close by November
Just a little over month after announcing plans to close 32 “underperforming stores,” including eight in Massachusetts, Stop & Shop has shuttered the grocery chains first Massachusetts location. A sign was hung at the Newton store, located at 165 Needham St., announcing the location’s closure for Thursday, Aug....
Massachusetts EEE survivor shares story to raise awareness
We've had plenty of rain this summer, which has made mosquito-borne illnesses more common. The insects have been testing positive for viruses, and so have several people in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including a woman in her 30s in Plymouth County who had EEE. One man in Rochester, Massachusetts had...
Massachusetts Native Megan Khang Representing Home State Well at FM Championship
Sarah Kellam is a Kentucky native and played collegiate golf at Northern Kentucky University. She currently serves as a Manager of Digital Content and prior to the LPGA, Sarah worked as a freelance content creator. — NORTON, Mass. — Megan Khang is making Massachusetts proud through two rounds at the FM Championship.
Nursing home oversight would be tightened under a bill passed in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts’ oversight of nursing homes would be strengthened, LGBTQ+ nursing home residents would be protected against discrimination, and better controls would be in place to protect against the spread of infectious disease outbreaks, under a new bill lawmakers passed this week. Approved on Thursday, the...
When to hit the road, airports for Labor Day weekend travel
A record number of people are expected to be hitting the road and the airports Friday to celebrate the end of summer. It feels like we say this every year, but early indications are this will be one of the busier holiday weekends, especially on the roads. Starting at 12...
Massachusetts City Named Best and Cheapest for LGBTQ Home Buyers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or just someone who saw the words "cheapest" and "homebuyers" and looking to buy a home in Massachusetts, you might be in luck. Even though we’ve made some strides in creating more inclusive spaces over the years, LGBTQ homebuyers still want a place that not only fits their lifestyle but also doesn’t annihilate their budget.
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