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25 Investigates: Better job protection for domestic violence survivors dies on Beacon Hill, again
A change to Massachusetts law to improve “on the job” protections for victims of domestic violence has died in the State House. But some lawmakers are scrambling to revive it once again.
Elizabeth Warren to host panel with Soros-backed group staffed by anti-Israel activists
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) will co-host a panel Wednesday on Capitol Hill alongside a left-wing watchdog group staffed by anti-Israel activists who participated or cheered on recent antisemitic protests, according to a flyer. Warren is set to appear Wednesday afternoon for an event called “The Role of Private Equity in Health Care” in the Senate […]
Tuesday's area results, roundup: Shrewsbury clinches spot in American Legion State Tournament final
Baseball American Legion State Tournament Shrewsbury 12, Belchertown 2: Jimmy Mitchell was 4 for 4 with a homer and triple and Jack Roche struck out nine as Shrewsbury scored five times in the bottom of the first to deal Belchertown its first loss of the tournament in five innings of a American Legion State...
MGM Springfield hit with fines over offering illegal sports bets
The MGM Springfield casino was fined more than $47,000 by regulators Thursday for accepting wagers on two college basketball games involving Massachusetts teams. State law prohibits betting on contests involving in-state collegiate teams except for when they are playing in tournaments. The games were both last year. The first one...
Single-family home in Amherst sells for $784,200
A spacious house located at 71 Sand Hill Road in Amherst has new owners. The 2,793-square-foot property, built in 1966, was sold on July 11, 2024, for $784,200, or $281 per square foot. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the home features a gable roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.9-acre.
Worcester Public Market’s Pasta Mani to close at the end of the year
Pasta Mani, a pasta shop and restaurant tucked inside Worcester Public Market, will close on Dec. 31, owner and chef Jay Midwood announced Thursday. In a short statement on Facebook Thursday, Midwood wrote, “... Pasta Mani will serve its last bowl of pasta and pour its last glass of wine (on Dec. 31). I will not be opening another spot.”
Little League umpire thanks player's mother for saving his life
A special ceremonial first pitch marked Tuesday's Worcester Red Sox game in Massachusetts, thrown by a Little League umpire who had a near-death experience the last time he called a game. "Oh man, this is like beyond words," said Korey Pontbriand, the umpire from Spencer. Pontbriand is more accustomed to...
Worcester’s Indian Lake closed due to cyanobacteria
The city of Worcester tentatively closed down Indian Lake Thursday afternoon after city officials said they found densities of cyanobacteria in the water that exceeded the state’s threshold, a sign that the bacteria could contain harmful toxins. People should stay out of the water, refrain from boat use and...
Stafford Speedway 2024 NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k Stat Advance
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Motor Speedway’s premier SK Modified® division will take part in the biggest race of the 2024 season, the NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k, this Friday night, August 2nd. In celebration of this season being the 11th Annual NAPA SK 5k, the race will be 111 laps in distance, the longest SK Modified® race at Stafford since the SK Modified® 150 in 2011. This year’s NAPA SK 5k features total posted awards of over $35,000 with the race winner guaranteed to take home a minimum of $5,000. Below is a look at the 11th Annual NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k by the numbers as well as a statistical look at all drivers expected to race in the NAPA SK 5k and how they have fared in the extra distance classic.
Shrewsbury fire chief retires, rides off in 98-year-old fire engine
On his last day as Shrewsbury’s fire chief, James Vuona sat down in the passenger seat of a 98-year-old fire engine as he rode home as part of a send-off from firefighters, fire chiefs, friends and family. Vuona, 62, spent Wednesday afternoon at the fire station with his colleagues...
Springfield to open cooling centers as temperatures reach 90s
SPRINGFIELD — The city opened cooling centers on Thursday and expects to keep them open through at least Friday due to predicted high heat and humidity. “Heat stress is a serious condition that poses a health threat to many people, particularly the elderly. Preventive measures should be taken in order to avoid heat stress including staying out of the sun and drinking plenty of water,” said Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris.
Holyoke to seek bids from companies interested in treating its wastewater
HOLYOKE — Holyoke’s Board of Public Works voted 2-1 on Monday to ask Mayor Joshua A. Garcia to invite proposals from companies interested in managing Holyoke’s wastewater treatment services. Although the existing 20-year contract with Veolia expires on Sept. 29, 2025, Holyoke said in a statement issued...
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