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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.”
Parks and Wrecked: Inside Easthampton’s Crumbling Maintenance Building
Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the department that maintains the Manhan Rail Trail. The Manhan Rail Trail Committee maintains the rail trail in Easthampton, using funds from the nonprofit organization Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail. In recent years, one of the biggest political battlegrounds in Easthampton...
Boston College Football Special Teams Preview 2024
Liam Connor will return in 2024 for his third season on the Heights and now his second full season as Boston College’s field goal kicker. The Leominster, MA native was very solid for the Eagles in his first year as a starter in 2023, going 36/39 on PATs and 11/14 on FGs. All three of his misses came from 40+ yards out, as Connor kicked a perfect 6/6 from 39 yards or less, so he was reliable when they needed him to put some easy points on the board. This is a very welcome change, after BC’s Connor Lytton kicked just about 50% on field goal attempts two years ago.
Trucks and earth movers and stories, oh my!
Children in attendance at Marion's Camp for the Sutton Library's read-around-town last week enjoyed climbing into the vehicles brought by the DPW as much as they enjoyed the story, "Road Crew Coming Through," by Sherri Duskey Rinker. Photo Credit: Melissa McKeon photo.
Christine Ricci on trial in firefighter husband's death; what to know
During the ongoing murder trial of Christine Ricci, a Marshfield woman charged in the killing of her Boston firefighter husband Michael Ricci, her daughter shared with prosecutors what she remembered from the day her father died. On a wintry January afternoon in 2021, Sophiya Ricci came home from school and...
Worcester's rocking its festival season, with summer, fall events on tap
Worcester's festival season is just gearing up. The following is a list of scheduled festivals happening through September. Information is provided by festival organizers, and may be subject to change. African Festival. Where: Worcester City Common, 455 Main St., Worcester. How much: Free. See Facebook event page. Mediterranean Festival. When:...
Five things to do: History reenactors, space puppets, poetry, music...
Some 600 reenactors from across the region portraying both soldiers and civilians from the Revolutionary War era will be taking part in "Redcoats and Rebels" set for Aug. 3 and 4 at Old Sturbridge Village. Guests from the 21st century will have the chance to witness reenactments of historic battles and skirmishes between Colonial and British troops, complete with cannon and musket demonstrations and cavalry displays. Visitors can explore authentic Revolutionary War camps and engage with costumed historians to learn about everyday life in early New England. Due to the event’s popularity, visitors are asked to purchase tickets online and in advance. (RD)