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Massachusetts cities open cooling centers as state prepares for another potential heatwave
EAST BOSTON, Mass. — Another heatwave may be coming to Massachusetts starting Monday as average temperatures are expected to reach as high as the mid-90s, according to StormTeam5's Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese. In Massachusetts, a heat wave is usually defined as a three-or-more day period of temperatures above 90...
Five Mass. residents charged in $1 million health care fraud scheme
Five Massachusetts residents and one New York woman have been accused of carrying out a health care fraud scheme in which they billed health insurance companies for over $1 million in fake medical costs for treatment they supposedly received while overseas. Dorchester resident Brendon Ashe, 40, 36-year-old Roxbury resident Aqiyla...
Heat advisory issued across most of Massachusetts through late Tuesday
BOSTON – The dangerous heat returns to Massachusetts Monday, so be prepared and take precautions.The WBZ-TV weather team has a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for this week's stretch of hot, humid, and potentially stormy weather across the Boston area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.An excessive heat watch has been issued for nearly all of Massachusetts Tuesday. The National Weather Service will also likely begin an air quality alert this week because of the extreme heat. Heat index values Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon will...
Dead Humpback Whale Found Off South Shore of Massachusetts
Another day, another dead whale. Tragedy struck the South Shore of Massachusetts on Friday when the U.S. Coast Guard discovered a dead humpback whale floating in the water. The whale, known as Lollipop, a mature female, had been in good health when last seen on June 1, 2024. NOAA Fisheries,...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Westfield Starfires claim nightcap, split doubleheader against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – The Westfield Starfires salvaged a split of a doubleheader against the Worcester Bravehearts, dropping a resumed game 8-2 before winning a seven-inning scheduled game 7-3 at Fitton Field on Saturday. Westfield, at 24-15-1, still leads the Futures Collegiate Baseball League by three points over the New Britain...
Massachusetts company Yankee Candle to shut down Western Mass. facility, lay off around 100 employees
Around 100 employees will lose their jobs due to consolidation with parent company. Yankee Candle Inc. is closing down its South Deerfield, Mass., distribution center and offices on Sept. 9, according to a new state filing. Newell Brands, Yankee Candle’s parent company, says they plan to lay off around 100 employees.
Athena nursing home company sued for unpaid bills
NORTHAMPTON — Athena Health Care Systems, the company that owns Highview of Northampton, is financially struggling in Connecticut, where it also owns nursing homes. The company recently sold five nursing homes in Connecticut, the Connecticut Mirror reported last month. As part of the deal, the purchaser, National Health Care Associates, will settle unpaid taxes and other overdue bills, the outlet said. Athena owes more than $45,000 in taxes to the towns that are home to four of the facilities, according to the Connecticut Mirror.
Kewanee Kiwanis Presents $10,000 in Scholarships to Six Local Students
Last Wednesday, the Kewanee Kiwanis presented six high school students from Kewanee and Wethersfield with $10,000 in scholarships. The scholarships were issued to Key Club Seniors from Kewanee High School and Wethersfield High School. Congratulations to Dillon Horrie, Landon Sauer, Kennedy Anderson from Wethersfield, Avery Yepsen, Eleanor Burkhardt, and Jillian Bennison from Kewanee. In a Facebook post, Kewanee Kiwanis said, “These young men and women are impressive to say the least.” Kewanee Kiwanis also presented Brea Cinnamon, with Fueling a Future, a check to help families with transportation costs for children requiring medical care.
The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is Now Through Sunday, August 4th
Capital Classics Theatre Company is thrilled to stage TWO plays — HAMLET and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW — this July 10 – August 4 for the 2024 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival on the beautiful outdoor grounds of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut.
Southwick ‘in hope mode’ after missing out on grant for Congamond Lake dredging
SOUTHWICK — The Lake Management Committee learned last week that state officials had turned down their application for a grant to dredge the area in front of a boat ramp on Middle Pond of Congamond Lake. “We’re in hope mode now,” committee member Richard Grannells said July 12....
Large indoor playground set to open soon at Dartmouth Mall
A playground is opening soon in the Dartmouth Mall. Hyper Zone is a family-owned indoor playground designed for children aged 1-8. The journey started when ownership struggled to find a suitable indoor play area for their own child, especially during the cold New England winters. A place that was fun, clean, and safe.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Mom Warned Her Daughters Not To Board JFK Jr.’s Plane Prior To Crash That Killed Three
In a disturbing recollection, a new book offers a deeper personal look into the tragic events that unfolded 25 years ago on July 16, 1999, when John F. Kennedy Jr.‘s small plane crashed into the waters off Martha’s Vineyard. The crash claimed the lives of all three aboard...
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