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'We Survived Together': Monson Iraq Veteran Rescues Cat From Deployment
The "Cat Daddy," who lives in Monson, picked up the moniker after he adopted a feline friend he made during his first deployment. During his second stint overseas — last year in Iraq — he made another. So when it was time to return home, members of his unit turned to him to see if he would be willing to do it again.
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Wall-E
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Wall-E! This active boy is an approximately 8-month-old pit...
Common Ground Festival in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mill Town Foundation announces the inaugural Common Ground Festival that will take place on Saturday, July 6 between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Common at 100 First Street. Sponsored and programmed by Mill Town Foundation, this free event welcomes all ages and includes...
Here are innovative ways Mass. colleges are tackling the demand for mental health services
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UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s the Fourth of July!. Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in many different ways – from food, music, parades,...
Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects
Avangrid Inc., the nation’s leading offshore wind developer, recently received federal approval of its construction and operations plan for the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore projects, which could provide enough clean, reliable energy ... Read More » The post Avangrid’s federal approval readies start of New England offshore wind projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Single family residence sells in Westfield for $760,000
A spacious, recently built house located at 71 Flynn Meadow Road in Westfield has a new owner. The 2,549-square-foot property, built in 2018, was sold on June 12, 2024. The $760,000 purchase price works out to $298 per square foot. This single-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 1.7-acre.
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
Tanglewood, Taconic Festival Blossoms; Sevenars Upcoming
The Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood opens its classical season Friday, July 5, as BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons takes center stage in the Shed with a powerhouse all-Beethoven program consisting of his supremely lyrical Violin Concerto, Op. 61 and concluding with the transcendental masterpiece Symphony No. 3 (‘Eroica'). On Sunday afternoon, July 7 Maestro Nelsons again directs the BSO, featuring the celebrated Metropolitan Opera diva Renée Fleming in an all-Richard Strauss program of operatic selections from "Die Frau ohne Schatten," "Intermezzo" and "Der Rosenkavalier."
Massachusetts man hits $1 million on scratch ticket, heads to work; here is how he plans to spend it
A Massachusetts man has made his family very happy after hitting big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Frederico Sampaio of Peabody is the winner of the fourth and final $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Double Your Money” $5 instant ticket game.
What is open, closed on the 4th of July
Millions of Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence being signed, with fireworks, barbecues and hot dogs. Boston will have the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade at 8 p.m. on July 4, where attendees can catch live performances from R&B star Darlene Love, according to the event’s website. Fireworks go off at 10:30 p.m.
Mass. State Lottery winner: 1st $1 million prize won in new lottery game
The first $1 million prize has been claimed in one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new scratch ticket games, and the winner said he knows exactly what to do with the cash. Wemerson De Jesus, of Waltham, won the $1 million prize from the “Bonus 100X” scratch ticket game....
Dalton Fire District Navigates Future Fire Station
DALTON, Mass. — The Fire District is considering re-engaging the prospect of purchasing the former Dalton Garage, located at 385 Main St. The district considered purchasing the building in 2022 because the fire station, located at 20 Flansburg Ave., is too small for its needs, especially with the addition of the ambulance service. However, the prospect was not fully explored and was pushed aside.
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