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West Brookfield police warn of ‘brushing scams’ after officer receives unsolicited package
WEST BROOKFIELD — The West Brookfield Police Department issued a warning to residents about a deceptive practice known as a “brushing scam” after an officer received an unsolicited package containing an item of little value. Police explained that the scam involves senders who ship packages to unsuspecting...
Enfield police pursuit involving stolen vehicle leads to 2 youths apprehended
ENFIELD, Conn. — Two youths were apprehended in Enfield after leading officers on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Wednesday, according to the town's police department. Officers received a complaint around 3 p.m. Wednesday about suspects attempting to get into parked vehicles in the area of Tolland Drive, police said.
Independent Power Rankings: College Football 2024 – The Difficult CFP Path Notre Dame Has
Happy Independence Day! As part of today’s celebration, it’s a perfect time to look at the Independent College Football teams that do not have a conference, but still compete at the FBS level. These teams are Notre Dame, UConn, and UMass. Independent Teams Aren’t as Trendy As They...
Mass. Weather: Expect ‘pop-up’ storms Friday
Massachusetts residents might want to make backup plans for any outdoor gatherings Friday. “Expect isolated showers this morning, turning to scattered storms by afternoon/evening,” the National Weather Service warned. The weather service said the placement of the storms was hard to predict. So, “be prepared for a few pop-up...
UMass Amhersest Collaborates with PUMA to Develop Robotic Hip Exoskeleton for Runners
In an effort to push the boundaries of athletic performance, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is teaming up with sportswear giant PUMA to take a leap into the future of running gear with a robotic hip exoskeleton designed to enhance a runner's natural abilities. Leading the charge on this innovative project are UMass Amherst's own Meghan Huber and Wouter Hoogkamer, who bring to the table a rich background in mechanical engineering and running performance studies, respectively.
Have thoughts on child care? The state’s Child Care Task Force wants to hear ‘em
A task force mandated with delivering recommendations to make child care more accessible in the state will be holding 12 listening sessions this summer to hear the status of child care and insights into the issue directly from residents. “We will learn about the unique challenges and strengths (of each...
Mass. Rep. Auchincloss urges state to share resources on safe gun storage with schools
There might be plenty of summer vacation left to go, but one Massachusetts lawmaker alreadyb is urging Bay State school districts to plan ahead in one big way. This week, U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-4th District, called on the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to encourage school districts to share federal resources on safe firearms storage with parents and others.
Fire chief urges people to enjoy professional fireworks shows, not backyard ones
OXFORD, Mass. - Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and only sparklers are allowed in Connecticut, but the Fourth of July is still a popular time for people to light off their own displays. Local fire departments are warning the combination of explosives and alcohol can be extremely dangerous, and partygoers should think twice.
Fewest ever contested state legislative primaries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 33 contested state legislative primaries on September 3, 2024, the fewest since Ballotpedia started tracking in 2010. There are 27 contested Democratic primaries and six contested Republican primaries. For both parties that is below the average from 2010 to 2022. The average number of contested Democratic primaries was 36.9 and the average number of contested Republican primaries was 8.3.
Rep. Pease sees state aid, constituent service as priorities in re-election bid
WESTFIELD — Kelly Pease wants to continue to serve as the state representative for Southampton and Westfield. “I’ve been honored to do so for four years, and I’d like to continue to do it for another four years,” he said. If you purchase a product or...
Celtics might have quietly made the best signing of the free agency period
It's incredible how Brad Stevens has become a master at managing these contracts and more importantly — getting players to re-sign. There are countless deals left and right retaining their core and then some. However, signing Xaver Tillman may quietly be the best signing of the free agency period.
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