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The current heat advisory will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory was for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. "Heat index values expected to be in the 70s by 10 p.m.," states the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these...
Storm cleanup underway; power outages persist in some areas
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The cleanup is underway after last night’s severe thunderstorms. Crews have been working since last night on clearing roads that were blocked by downed trees and wires, and those efforts continue today. In Greenfield, the city’s police, fire, dispatch, and DPW managed...
Massachusetts House approves bill to boost renewable energy efforts
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House on Wednesday approved a bill that would help boost the state’s reliance on renewable energy, in part by streamlining the state and local permitting process for projects that shift the state away from using fossil fuels. The bill’s approval comes just weeks after the Massachusetts Senate approved its own bill to help the state meet its climate goals, including reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Democratic Speaker Ronald Mariano said the House bill aims to increase the supply of clean energy through new renewable energy projects, more storage capacity and streamlined permitting. The House measure would consolidate both state and local permitting and set 12- to 15-month limits for considering all final permitting decisions, echoing language in the Senate bill.
Workers struggle to stay cool as summer heat continues to worsen
As summers get hotter, there is growing concern about the impact of excessive heat on workers, especially those who spend a lot of time outdoors. There are state and federal efforts in the works to address this. In the meantime, extreme heat is happening more often across the U.S. Greater Boston has already had multiple heat waves this summer. In Boston, average summer temperatures have increased 1.4 degrees since 1970.
Majority of Massachusetts DNC delegates want Biden to stay in race, poll shows
BOSTON -- The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks. A lackluster debate performance has pushed some Democrats to question if he should step down. "I think that President Biden has done an incredible job. I have also said that I think President Biden should carefully evaluate whether he is the person who is best positioned to be the person to defeat Donald Trump," said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey during a press conference. An Associated Press (AP) poll says 7 out of 10 adults would like to see the president step down, and...
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
5 Massachusetts Counties That Are the Wettest Throughout the Entire State
As it has been especially evident the past couple days, Massachusetts gets its fair share of precipitation throughout any given season. Whether it's rain, snow, sleet, hail, or some bizarre wintry mix, we have seen it all on a yearly basis in the New England region. This week, we've seen an onslaught of rain as the weekly forecast seems to change on a daily basis so we might even see more this week. But in Massachusetts, what are the areas that get the most precipitation? What are the wettest counties in the Bay State?
Recent heavy rain leading to more sewer overflows into Connecticut River
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With high amounts of rain flowing down the Connecticut River, people are growing concerned over large amounts of sewer flowing in to the Connecticut River. Many areas in western Massachusetts along the river tend to see an uptick in sewer and debris overflow due to large amounts of rain flow.
Over 4,500 customers without power as storms roll through Western Mass.
(WGGB/WSHM) - Several power outages have been reported as storms roll through Western Massachusetts. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, Eversource reported 1,400 outages across western Massachusetts, with some of the communities most impacted including Westhampton, Plainfield, Windsor, and Cummington. Meanwhile, National Grid reported over 3,100 outages in the region, with...
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after a broken turbine blade washed ashore on a famous beach. The federal government ordered a wind farm operator off the coast of Nantucket in Massachusetts to suspend operations while cleanup continues after a wind turbine blade fell into the water, broke apart, and washed up on beaches at the popular vacation spot. Vineyard Wind said Wednesday that it has removed 17 cubic yards of debris, enough to fill more than six truckloads, along with several larger pieces that washed ashore. The debris was mostly non-toxic fiberglass fragments ranging in size from small pieces to larger sections, typically green or white. Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, bolstered its beach patrols to 35 people looking for and removing debris.
2024 All-Western Mass. Girls Outdoor Track & Field: Selections announced for spring season
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Massachusetts teams for girls outdoor track and field on July 17. Take a look at the first and second teams in each division below:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2 Mass. hospitals among nation's 20 best, US News & World Report says
Two Massachusetts hospitals are among the the best in the country, according to a recent list from U.S. News & World Report. The outlet published its list of “America’s Best Hospitals: the 2024-2025 Honor Roll and Overview” on Tuesday, July 16. If you purchase a product or...
Wendy's Employees Shares Disgusting Secret About The Burgers: 'We Leave Our American Cheese Out Like An Hour'
In a shocking revelation that has rattled Wendy’s patrons nationwide, a former employee has come forward with a disturbing secret about the fast-food chain’s operations. At this employee’s particular place of work in Massachusetts, ...
Massachusetts lawmakers reach compromise deal on gun bill
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators have released a compromise version of a sweeping gun bill that supporters say builds on the state’s existing gun laws, including a crackdown on difficult to trace “ghost guns,” while safeguarding the rights of gun owners. The bill...
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
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