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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...
World War II was the last time Mass. residents could set off their own fireworks
While it used to have the company of a few other states, Massachusetts is now the only U.S. state with a full ban on consumer fireworks. In the Bay State, private citizens cannot possess, sell or use fireworks of any kind, including sparklers and firecrackers. According to CBS News, the state’s ban has existed since 1943, meaning World War II was the last time Massachusetts residents were able to use fireworks for personal displays.
Mass. astronaut continues orbiting space due to spaceship malfunctions
One of the NASA astronauts who’s been orbiting space for weeks due to several malfunctions on her spaceship is a Massachusetts native. Although Sunita L. Williams was born in Ohio, Williams considers Needham her hometown and graduated from the town’s high school in 1983, according to her NASA biography. In 2019, Needham renamed an elementary school after Williams to honor her aerospace career, MassLive previously reported. It was also the first time a school in Needham was named after a woman of color.
Have thoughts on child care? The state’s Child Care Task Force wants to hear ‘em
A task force mandated with delivering recommendations to make child care more accessible in the state will be holding 12 listening sessions this summer to hear the status of child care and insights into the issue directly from residents. “We will learn about the unique challenges and strengths (of each...
COMMUNITY SING – 547 WASHINGTON ST – JULY 26 – 7PM
Love music and our community? Come to the July 26 Community Sing at Holliston Historical Society!. Bring your love of music and community to the Society from 7:00-8:00 PM on Friday evening, July 26 (Rain or shine, since we will be singing in the barn)! Join friends and neighbors of all ages to sing a wide variety of favorite songs from many decades.
Fans React as Ailing Willie Nelson Cancels Another Show
Willie Nelson has canceled another of his scheduled live appearances, and fans turned to social media to share plenty of thoughts, from concerns and well wishes to angry complaints. What New Shows Will Willie Nelson Miss?. The 91-year-old country legend will not appear at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour stop...
Uxbridge neighborhoods lose power after a utility pole snaps
Uxbridge police announced several neighborhoods were without power on Thursday afternoon. Officials said a snapped pole caused a closure on Old Elmdale Road. Crews were on scene working to restore power. Officials said it is unclear when power will be back.
Share Your 4th of July Parade Photos
Norwood’s 4th of July parade has a long, and fascinating history, and we would like to collect photos from as many parades as possible for our archives. Today I am sharing this photo from my personal collection. It shows Alan Thornton, Lenny Lasalvi, my grandfather Russell Webber, Dom Cimo, and Bill Abril, marching in the 4th 0f July parade in 1972 or 73.
Man shot in the leg on Chad Brown Street in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Police said a 19-year-old male was shot in the leg this morning on Chad Brown Street. According to officials, officers responded to the scene to learn that the individual was sitting in his vehicle when it happened. Providence officials said the individual is currently...
Providence man found guilty of first-degree murder sentenced to consecutive life terms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for first-degree murder back in 2021, according to the Attorney General. Juan Rivera, 37, was found guilty of one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, and a host of other charges in Providence Superior Court back in March.
Come Sail Away – The Second Annual Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge
Four years ago, Kathleen Seero was standing on the dock at Savin Hill Yacht Club after a race when a thought crossed her mind that she couldn’t shake. As she looked across at her two female fellow racers, she thought, there needs to be more women here. After years...
Man critically injured in shooting outside Brockton mall
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting outside a mall in Brockton, Massachusetts, on July 4, according to police. Brockton police said they were called to an outer parking area at the Westgate Mall at 11:56 p.m. Thursday. The 21-year-old victim was dropped off at the hospital and stabilized before being transferred to a Boston-area hospital for further treatment.
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