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Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
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...
Easton firefighters respond to partial amputation
EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Easton Fire Department said a man was brought to Boston Medical Center after partially amputating his ankle in an accident. The department said the Canton Blood Truck was called to the scene, but paramedics were able to stop the bleeding before it was needed.
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...
MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN – PAWTUCKET, RI
Throughout the years, we’ve seen this festival grow and evolve, with newer events like Empanada Fest while continuing to honor beloved traditions such as the Dragon Boat Races. It’s incredible to see the journey which has led to the multi-faceted celebration we have today. I feel a deep sense of pride and nostalgia thinking about the countless memories we’ve made together over the years, and I’m excited to see what this year has in store for all of us.
Dragon boat races held in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival is being held on Saturday. The event is taking place along the Festival Pier in Pawtucket, and will also include the family-friendly Taiwan Day Festival. The dragon boat races use unique Taiwanese-style dragon boats from the Republic of China. Also […]
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...
Brockton's very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store
BOSTON — Brockton’s very own food blogger has launched his first flagship location in the heart of Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks to get you through the workday. Right on 700 Albany St., Boston, where a subway used to reside, Mirbentz Jean Francois redesigned the large space and converted it into a convenience store and take-out restaurant called "Did You Eat Yet." ...
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