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See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 30 to July 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from June 30 to July 6. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,881-square-foot home on State Road in Baldwinville that sold for $400,000. Athol.
North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter was overflowing visitors, balloons and donated supplies at Saturday's open house. North County's first animal shelter is operating out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road. "We're very excited for this to open," said Mayor...
Patriots punter Bryce Baringer set to tee off at Mass. Amateur Championship
Baringer nailed a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th green to qualify. Patriots punter playing in the Massachusetts Amateur Championship: Set to compete alongside with more than 140 other golfers, one entrant in the 2024 Mass. Amateur Championship is a name that Patriots fans might recognize. Though he’s far from...
Massachusetts has some of the worst postal service nationally, according to USPS
Have you noticed your mail not arriving on time? You’re not alone. USPS reported Massachusetts and Rhode Island within the bottom 10 states percentage-wise with on-time deliveries, according to the United States Postal Service second quarter performance report. Massachusetts and Rhode Island saw a 84.2% on time delivery rate...
Lead investigator in Karen Read murder case faces duty status hearing
Michael Proctor commented on Karen Read’s physical appearance, used vulgar language, suggested he had made up his mind based on evidence as to Read’s guilt, and said he wished Read would kill herself.
What happened when drug users in 2 Mass. cities got paid to distribute Narcan
In 2021 and 2022, harm reduction organizations in two Massachusetts cities tried out a novel approach: paying people who use drugs, in cash, to distribute Narcan in their personal circles. The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found the method used in Gloucester and Holyoke to be “feasible,”...
2024 All-Western Mass. Boys Lacrosse: Selections announced for Independents, Classes A, B & C
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. boys lacrosse selections on Saturday, July 6. Take a look at the first and second-team selections for each class 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.
There, there, the Mass. millionaires will be alright (Editorial)
Weekend before last, a family that lives at least part of the year on Cape Cod showed the world it has enough money to celebrate a birthday in style. Policy shouldn’t be based on anecdotes, but this soiree suggests to us that 2022′s Fair Share Amendment, also known as the millionaire’s tax, was one of the smartest ballot questions of a generation.
Hot temperatures, high humidity prompts heat advisory for parts of Mass.
Starting the week off with humid to sticky conditions Monday through Wednesday. For Monday and Tuesday, actual temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. High humidity plus hot highs will make it feel close to 100 degrees, prompting a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday for southern New England and Greater Boston. Inland locations will see more intense heat and humidity.
Monday's Child: Sisters Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, have a close bond and love to be active
Chantce, 9, and Halo, 8, love to be active. Chantce and Halo are spunky, creative girls who share a very close bond. Chantce, the older sister, is outgoing and makes friends easily. She loves sports, especially soccer, basketball and hockey. Both girls love to play outside. Chantce is creative and enjoys art projects. Halo is a curious and sweet girl. While she can be shy at first, once she is comfortable she loves to spend time with others. Halo loves to go swimming and participate in gymnastics. She also enjoys art projects. Chantce and Halo have a very close relationship and love spending time together.
Highlighting the best: South Shore high school rugby all-scholastics
The South Shore was unquestionably the hub of Massachusetts high school rugby in the spring. The area was home to two state champions - BC High in Division 1 and Weymouth in Div. 2 boys - and a pair of state finalists. The Wildcats successfully completed a three-peat by holding Hanover off. The Weymouth girls also reached the state final, running into a powerhouse program in Belmont. ...
Dense fog advisory issued for 3 Massachusetts counties until Monday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:56 a.m. valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and noon for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,"...
Renate Rohlfing Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grant
Renate Rohlfing, an associate professor in the Music Therapy Department, was recently honored with a Mass Cultural Council Grant for Creative Individuals. This grant provides $5,000 in unrestricted funds and supports Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in advancing creative expression throughout diverse communities. Rohlfing will use the funds...
Dog rides electric surfboard with owner in Massachusetts river
GLOUCESTER, Mass. — In case you needed more proof that dogs can do anything, take a look at "Bently" riding on his owner's back on an electric surfboard in a Massachusetts river. John Merriam said he and his pet rode the efoil through the Annisquam River in Gloucester on...
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