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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?
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...
A small win for Island river herring
Island herring managers say they are optimistic for the dwindling species, following a recent decision by a regional fishing agency to pass a number of measures intended to help rebuild both sea and river herring populations and reduce the bycatch of river herring. The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)...
Massachusetts’ oldest men’s prison shut down. Here’s what it looks like inside
The Massachusetts Correctional Institute at Concord, the state’s oldest men’s prison, which officially concluded operations late last month, is frozen in time. Remnants and reminders of its status as a prison are everywhere throughout the campus — from notations on a chalkboard in its Building Responsible Adults Through Validation and Education Unit assigning “community responsibilities” to inmates to sheet music left behind inside its chapel. But no inmates have lived at the facility since June 28, and all of its staff has been moved out to other Department of Corrections facilities.
Hot summer trend: Swimming pool rentals making a splash in Central Mass.
Over the last several years, it's become increasingly popular to rent someone else's home using websites like Vrbo and AirBnb. Now there's a new trend taking Central Massachusetts by storm: pool rentals. Swimply is similar to other rental sites. But instead of vacation homes, rooms or experiences, Swimply allows users...
Rip current statement affecting 4 Massachusetts counties Thursday
On Wednesday at 3:39 p.m. a rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Thursday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service comments, "Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't...
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