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Lowell flag football camp brings together students, police officers
LOWELL, Mass. — A three-day flag football camp hosted by police, the African American Community Collaborative and Merrimack Valley Flag Football is underway at Cawley Memorial Stadium in Lowell. "These kids are going to carry this into their personal lives. They're going to be able to go home and...
New report shows costs may outweigh benefits for Northern Tier Passenger Rail
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A new report was released this week on the Northern Tier Passenger Rail estimating the passenger service to cost up to $2.96 billion. The report was released nearly three years after it was due to come out and suggests that while public support for travel between North Adams and Boston is there, further travel demand data may be needed as well as a cost-benefit analysis and exploring federal funding options.
Crowley Starts Salem Wind Port Project as Massachusetts Expands Wind Ports
Massachusetts is pushing forward with plans to expand its wind port capacities both to support the state's renewable energy plans as well as to make the state a homeport for regional wind energy projects. Efforts kicked off in Salem led by Crowley Wind Services to develop the state’s second dedicated wind port while yesterday MassCEC, the state's clean energy agency, announced plans to expand the current wind port facilities in New Bedford.
The people behind the famous voices we know and love
BOSTON — TheVoice Health Institute is a nonprofit organization formed by many of Dr. Steven Zeitels patients including Julie Andrews and Steven Tyler. Dr. Zeitels has treated some of the most famous voices in the world!. Frank Oglesby is the voice of the MBTA. Oglesby worked in marketing for...
Marblehead puts flag policy on pause
Members of the School Committee decided to delay discussion on the proposed draft of the school district’s flag policy until early September. Community members spoke out about the draft at a committee meeting and said that more time should be given to discuss the policy. Resident Renee Ramirez Keaney...
Boston Police Department's Appreciation Night Strengthens Bonds Between First Responders and Youths in South Boston
Last night, the Boston Police Department and Harbor Point Church in South Boston hosted a First Responder Appreciation Night. The event, supported by the Bureau of Community Engagement, Special Operations, and the Boston Fire Department, celebrated the city's first responders and their service to the community. The evening focused on...
Students file federal civil rights complaint against Northeastern alleging anti-Palestinian discrimination
A group of more than a dozen students and alumni filed a complaint against Northeastern with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Aug. 12, urging a federal investigation into the university’s handling of alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Palestine-supporting students before and after the October 2023 outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
After stabbing, Ed Flynn calls for pause on Boston Common events
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has called for a pause on permitted events around the Boston Common after a stabbing in the area left one man injured Wednesday. In an interview Thursday, Flynn, who has publicly indicated interest in running for mayor, said Boston needs to acknowledge “significant public safety challenges in Downtown Crossing and Boston Common and along Tremont Street.”
Health care workers call on state to keep Nashoba Valley from closing
DEVENS - Health care workers and staff from Nashoba Valley Medical Center attended a meeting Thursday where they called on Massachusetts to do something to keep the hospital from closing.Calling on state to keep hospital openOn August 31, Nashoba Valley will close, along with Carney Hospital in Dorchester. It's a day that comes earlier than expected, and a day that feels inevitable for caregivers and local lawmakers who are trying to stop it."The Department of Public Health does not have the ability, nor the authority, to prevent or deny closure of this hospital," said Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner...
Update: Air quality alert affecting 3 Massachusetts counties Saturday
On Friday at 2:51 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Saturday at midnight for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight tonight. An...
Massachusetts woman has no plans on moving after hitting $1 million State Lottery prize
A Massachusetts woman is staying put after winning big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Donna Balut of New Bedford has won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 instant ticket game. Balut opted to receive...
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
Cucumbers Cause of Latest Outbreak in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is a wonderful state to live, work, and visit. From its picturesque Berkshire mountains to the stunning city skyline of Boston, and out to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, there is something for everyone. Aside from its natural beauty, quality of life in Massachusetts also scores high on...
Millions of kids still skip school. Could the answer be recess, and cash?
MEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.” Then his principal did something nearly unheard of: She […]
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