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Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Still some summer
NEXT FEW DAYS We will have to burn off some fog early in the day before sunshine Tuesday and highs in the low 80s. It may be the best of the week overall! Enjoy it, because more showers and storms are on the way Wednesday. The cold front is trending earlier for much of the region, which would lower the risk of severe weather, but that will have to be monitored Tuesday to give you an update. Either way, the southeastern part of the state would still be an area to watch. Following Wednesday’s cold front, the weather takes on a more fall-like feel. COOL END TO THE WEEK Thursday and Friday, highs will drop to the low and mid 70s, with much lower humidity levels. The weather will be great if you enjoy those crisp, comfortable early fall days. We will warm a little bit as we head into Labor Day weekend, setting the stage for a seasonable end to meteorological summer. Right now, showers seem most likely Saturday night with the daylight hours staying dry.
Oxford man facing charges in connection with death of child, 10, in crash near Gillette Stadium
An Oxford man is facing a motor vehicle manslaughter charge in connection with the death of a 10-year-old child who succumbed to injuries suffered in a multiple-car crash near Gillette Stadium Saturday evening. State police said Michael Escolas, 42, was traveling at “a high rate of speed,” in a Jeep Grand Cherokee around 8:30 p.m. when he rear-ended a Nissan Altima stopped at a red light near the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495. ...
More than 70 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, Aug. 25
More than 70 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, Aug. 25, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, two beaches on Wequaquet Lake in Barnstable were closed because of cyanobacteria blooms and Kalmus Ocean beach...
CityLine: The new state law that will help close the gender wage gap
BOSTON — TheBoston Women’s Workforce Council and the City of Boston’s Equity and Inclusion Cabinet share their efforts to push towards equal pay for women of color. The Massachusetts Wage Equity legislation, known as the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act has been signed by Governor Maura Healey making Massachusetts the 11th state to put this law into effect--requiring employers to disclose salaries when posting job positions. Lauren Jones, Secretary of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development says the new bill on salary transparency will change the game for women in the workforce.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Crusaders beat UMass-Lowell 1-0 in home opener
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women's soccer team hosted UMass-Lowell, taking a 1-0 home opener win on Sunday, Aug. 25, marking their first home-opener win since the Spring 2021 season. IN GOAL:. Holy Cross: Julia Walsh (W, 1-2), 7 saves. UMass-Lowell: Rachel Welch (L, 1-2), 4 saves. HOW...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
50 Mass. beaches closed for bacteria as residents try to enjoy weekend
QUINCY - It's been a tough summer for Massachusetts residents as beaches across the state have been closed down due to high bacteria levels.Around 50 water sources closed for high bacteria"It's very frustrating," Patty Sarro of Quincy said. Over the past few months, the Mass Department of Public Health, working with the Department of Recreation and Conservation, has deemed dozens of water locations throughout the state closed due to high bacteria levels. "You have to pick and choose your spots, and obviously, you'd hope that the beaches will be open," Scott Simon of Somerville said. DCR reported that 50 locations were closed...
White Eagle hosts 3rd annual Polish Festival in Worcester's Canal District
WORCESTER, Mass. — Hundreds turned out to the Canal District Saturday for the third annual Polish Festival. The festivities were hosted by the White Eagle. The bar became an established Polish club in 1937 in what they describe as a very Polish part of the city. The day, which is highlighted by traditional Polish cuisine, music and entertainment, is part of an effort to grow and celebrate the history of the Polish community throughout central Massachusetts.
Worcester looks to use remaining ARPA funds before end-of-year deadline
WORCESTER, Mass. — The city of Worcester has committed or spent around $100 million of the $146 million it received through the American Rescue Plan Act. Some of the remaining funds have already been earmarked and the city says it's making progress to allocate all the money before the ARPA deadline of Dec. 31.
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Former Kansas baseball pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn makes MLB debut
Five years after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox, an ex-KU baseball standout has finally made his Major League Baseball debut. Former Jayhawks pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn (born in Topeka, Kansas) made his long-awaited major league appearance on Sunday. Zeferjahn originally entered professional baseball with the Red Sox organization as a third-round pick (No. 107 overall) in the 2019 MLB Draft but was traded to the Los Angeles Angels’ Triple-A affiliate the Salt Lake Bees last month. While pitching in the minor league, Zeferjahn accumulated an 8-17 record with a 4.82 ERA. He improved his numbers this year with a...
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