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Statewide Ban Looming For Multiple Animals In Mass.
The use of wild animals for human entertainment is a polarizing subject to say the least. In February, some legislation moved one step closer to reality where a statewide ban on wild animals in traveling circuses would exist. An Act Relative to the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, Primates, Giraffes,...
Massachusetts Fourth of July show canceled after fireworks barge bursts into flames
Dramatic video footage captured a fireworks barge in a coastal Massachusetts town going up in flames Wednesday, the day before an anticipated annual Fourth of July firework celebration. And now authorities have been forced to cancel the show. Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included The barge in the north shore town of Marblehead caught fire in the middle of the night, the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination wrote on social media early Thursday morning. Video shared by Boston 25 News shows a boat moving past the waterside fire and its thick...
Mass. officials urge protection after mosquitos in test positive for two viruses
Health officials urged Bay Staters on Wednesday to use bug spray outdoors this summer after mosquito samples tested positive for two viruses. The Department of Public Health said the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in mosquito samples collected June 30 in Carver. DPH's alert comes a day after officials said the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory identified West Nile virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples collected June 25 in Quincy.
Here’s the #1 Best Neighborhood for Raising Teens in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has been known as a top state for families, education, and safety. It's no surprise that many people want to make the Bay State their home. Depending on your age some areas of Massachusetts are more ideal for living than others. Where would be an ideal place to live in Massachusetts for families living with teenagers?
Massachusetts governor urges Biden to consider dropping out of 2024 race
Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA), a close ally to Joe Biden, called on the president to “carefully evaluate” his political future Friday amid growing calls within the party for him to drop out of the election. “The best way forward right now is a decision for the president to make,” Healey said in a statement. “Over […]
Here’s the #1 Best City to Live on Social Security in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is full of reasons why people want to move here including our public education and higher education offerings, top-notch healthcare, outside recreation options, history, art, culture, and our impressive job market just to name a few. In addition, Massachusetts has been named the best place to raise a family throughout the years.
Letters to the Editor: Motor bikes out of control in city
Something definitely has to be done and done quickly. These hoodlum motor bikes and quads that terrorize the city have got to be stopped. The numbers keep growing with no end in sight. The rest of us legal drivers pay thousands in insurance and even more to register our motorcycles and vehicles yet these hoodlums ride these “bikes” recklessly throughout the city and nothing seems to be done. I think if they confiscate these illegal bikes and quads when stopped maybe this problem will subside. But, until then, this problem keeps getting worse. When I was young , we had dirt bikes and mini- bikes but rode them off-road. Why do these thugs think they can ride unregistered motorcycles and quads on state highways and major streets is beyond me. Can we please start cracking down on this major problem?
WWII medal mystery: from Mass. framing store to Vt. cemetery
The perseverance of a complete stranger made it possible for a purple heart and bronze star to be returned to the family of a World War II hero. This saga takes us from a framing shop in an Ashland, Massachusetts, strip mall to a cemetery in Vermont. Don Gordon, of...
Franklin Park Bustles With Activity During First Weekend In July
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Fourth of July holiday weekend saw plenty of activity at Franklin Park in Boston Saturday. Despite the less than stellar forecast, people took part in a walking club, running club, and yoga under the trees with Linda Wellness Warrior. "I ask people to make...
July 4 fireworks are back with a bang
Acton’s locally renowned fireworks display is back after a four year pandemic hiatus and scheduling issues! With music by the Cars tribute band, Best Friend’s Girl, food trucks, and a fine display of fireworks, Acton’s Independence Day celebrations have returned, better than ever. If you have some great photos from Thursday night’s concert and fireworks display at NARA Park,, share them with the Acton Exchange at info@actonexchange.org.
Boston's July 4th fireworks light up the sky following Pops performance
BOSTON - Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.Celebrating 50th yearOn America's birthday, there's no other place to be than the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Now for five decades strong, the moving musical tribute to freedom came together on the Hatch Shell stage, marveling a sea of red, white, and blue. Four-hundred thousand people came together for an epic night celebrating our country."So excited, this has been on my bucket list for a long time," said Kim Karavan, who was visiting from South Carolina. "I grew...
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
Avangrid signals federal clearance for two wind projects
A proposed offshore wind installation that could help power Massachusetts and its neighbors cleared another milestone Monday as state officials inch closer to selecting the next round of projects. Avangrid announced it received full federal approval of the construction and operations plan for its New England Wind 1 and 2 projects. Building off the record of decision federal regulators issued in April, Avangrid said the latest step "largely completes the federal, state and local permitting process" for the...
Water District leads abutters on preview hike
Two families enjoyed an early evening hike on the newly acquired Acton Water District (AWD) land located at 549 Main Street on Thursday, June 28. AWD District Manager Matt Mostoller and AWD Environmental Manager Alex Wahlstrom organized the Public Access Preview event for abutters to the property. Mostoller provided an...
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