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Massachusetts: Expect Pop-Up Thunderstorms, Unsettled Weekend Ahead
Massachusetts – The upcoming weather forecast for Massachusetts includes a mix of dry conditions and potential thunderstorms, according to the US National Weather Service in Boston. While Thursday and Friday might see brief showers or pop-up thunderstorms, overall, drier conditions are anticipated for these days. The weekend, however, is...
Key Patriots Suffers Possible Injury Right After Inking Extension
The New England Patriots are in the midst of training camp in Foxborough. They know it'll be an uphill climb in the first season under new head coach Jerod Mayo. He took over a team that needed a lot of work on the offensive end but had some quality guys on defense.
Healey administration hosts listening sessions on early education and child care
WORCESTER, Mass. — Members of the Healey-Driscoll administration came to Worcester Tuesday for a listening session focused on child care. In January, the governor signed an executive order calling for a whole of government approach addressing challenges to early education and child care. These include accessibility and affordability for families, as well as recruiting and retention of staff.
Lottery warning to check tickets for expiring unclaimed $1m Powerball prize – and it was sold last summer at a mini mart
A $1 million Powerball prize is still waiting to be claimed - but the winner has just weeks to act. The lucky winner bought the ticket at a Mini Mart in Massachusetts last year. The $1 million ticket was sold for the August 21, 2023 drawing at Metro Mini Mart...
Hearing held at WNEU for Hampshire County’s Deepika Shukla, associate justice nominee for Mass. Superior Court
Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced several nominations to the state’s superior court, coming amid calls to fill dozens of vacancies in courthouses across the state. Among the five nominees is a Northampton resident serving as chief of a local branch of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Warren introduces new bill targeting the housing crisis
The legislation would invest hundreds of billions of dollars into creating new housing and helping low-income and middle-class families, Warren said. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced new legislation Monday that would invest hundreds of billions of dollars into combating the housing crisis. The American Housing and Economic Mobility Act would hike...
Fresno Duo Indicted in Massachusetts for Distributing Massive Meth and Cocaine Haul
Two men from Fresno, California, were caught in a large-scale drug bust in Massachusetts, according to what can only be described as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking, federal authorities took custody of the suspects on July 29. The men, Simranjit Singh, 28, and Gusimrat Singh, 19, are facing serious charges in connection with their alleged roles in transporting a substantial amount of illegal drugs, as per a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.
Billy Strings Debuts New Cover & Pulls Out More Rarities In Worcester
Billy Strings completed a two-show run at DCU Center Arena in Worcester, Massachusetts on Wednesday night. Much like the concert at the same venue on Tuesday, last evening’s setlist featured a few rarities, as well as the guitarist debuting a cover of a controversial country music classic. Partway through...
Worcester leaders declare road safety crisis in wake of pedestrian crashes
Worcester officials on Thursday declared a Road Safety and Traffic Violence Crisis in the wake of three recent pedestrian crashes, one of which sent a 1-year-old girl to the hospital with a head injury. City Manager Eric Batista and Mayor Joe Petty announced the declaration in a joint statement, saying...
Fall’s Farm receives cease and desist order
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Montague’s Falls Farm has received a cease and desist order from the Conservation Commission after site visits earlier this month revealed unpermitted work underway and environmental violations. The commissioners voted to handover oversight of the farm to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Quirk Motor City Riverdogs Beat Franklin County 2-0 to Win State Senior Legion Championship
The Quirk Motor City Riverdogs are the Maine State Senior Legion Champions after beating Franklin County 2-0 on Wednesday, July 31st at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. After eliminating the Acadians, Franklin County had to turn right around and take on the Riverdogs in the Championship game. The Riverdogs sent TJ...
Changes coming to lower electric bill rates for customers
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In an effort to crack down on extremely high electric bills some Eversource customers may start to see a difference in their monthly rates on Thursday. The State Department of Public Utilities announced these changes after an extensive investigation last year and they say this is...
Pregnant woman slain at Lynn apartment, boyfriend's brother arrested, DA says
A pregnant woman was found stabbed to death at her apartment in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning, and her boyfriend's brother was arrested on suspicion of killing her, authorities said Thursday. Brianna Welsh, 25, was found dead at her apartment at an apartment complex on Lynnway after her mother called...
Red Fire Farm Battles Back from Devastating Blaze
Ryan Voiland doesn’t mince words when he talks about farming and whether it makes good economic sense to be in this sector. “If I was a smart businessperson, I’d be out of this business,” he said, referring to agriculture in general but especially community-supported agriculture, which isn’t seeing as much support as it once was. “Most other people you talk to would not put up with the type of financial risk and lack of financial rewards that seem to be opening.”