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Massachusetts cities open cooling centers as state prepares for another potential heatwave
EAST BOSTON, Mass. — Another heatwave may be coming to Massachusetts starting Monday as average temperatures are expected to reach as high as the mid-90s, according to StormTeam5's Meteorologist Kelly Ann Cicalese. In Massachusetts, a heat wave is usually defined as a three-or-more day period of temperatures above 90...
Five Mass. residents charged in $1 million health care fraud scheme
Five Massachusetts residents and one New York woman have been accused of carrying out a health care fraud scheme in which they billed health insurance companies for over $1 million in fake medical costs for treatment they supposedly received while overseas. Dorchester resident Brendon Ashe, 40, 36-year-old Roxbury resident Aqiyla...
Heat advisory issued across most of Massachusetts through late Tuesday
BOSTON – The dangerous heat returns to Massachusetts Monday, so be prepared and take precautions.The WBZ-TV weather team has a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for this week's stretch of hot, humid, and potentially stormy weather across the Boston area. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 8 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.An excessive heat watch has been issued for nearly all of Massachusetts Tuesday. The National Weather Service will also likely begin an air quality alert this week because of the extreme heat. Heat index values Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon will...
Dead Humpback Whale Found Off South Shore of Massachusetts
Another day, another dead whale. Tragedy struck the South Shore of Massachusetts on Friday when the U.S. Coast Guard discovered a dead humpback whale floating in the water. The whale, known as Lollipop, a mature female, had been in good health when last seen on June 1, 2024. NOAA Fisheries,...
You May Be Breaking Some of These Massachusetts Laws Without Knowing It
Massachusetts seems to have a law for everything and while it makes sense for some things others are just strange. As we all know the 4th of July recently passed and Massachusetts is the only state that has a law against consumer fireworks including buying, selling, and using. Some folks agree with this law while others think it's complete nonsense. In addition, this law doesn't seem to be enforced in Massachusetts at least not in my area. So, why even have the law if it's not being enforced? Either way, the law is the law.
Schools address skills of youngest readers hampered by pandemic learning
SPRINGFIELD — Despite it being years since the start of the pandemic, teachers are still feeling the effects of remote learning. Ian Hartigan, a middle school science teacher at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, published an op-ed in May after he noticed his fifth and sixth-grade students struggling to read text in science class.
Baystate Noble nurses, VNA clinicians deliver 2nd petition for higher wages
WESTFIELD — Nurses and clinicians, in the midst of negotiations over an employment contract, delivered a petition to a Baystate Health director at his Westfield workplace on July 12. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
New Hampshire man arrested on drug, weapons, motor vehicle charges
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A Winchester, New Hampshire man was arrested Friday night on multiple charges as a result of a traffic stop on Route 2. According to Shelburne Police, a pickup truck was clocked at 68 miles per hour in a 50 mph zone on Route 2. Officer Jeffrey Belanger pulled over the vehicle and ran the Vermont license plate. Police discovered the plate belonged to a Chevy Tahoe.
Large indoor playground set to open soon at Dartmouth Mall
A playground is opening soon in the Dartmouth Mall. Hyper Zone is a family-owned indoor playground designed for children aged 1-8. The journey started when ownership struggled to find a suitable indoor play area for their own child, especially during the cold New England winters. A place that was fun, clean, and safe.
Westfield Starfires claim nightcap, split doubleheader against Worcester Bravehearts
WORCESTER – The Westfield Starfires salvaged a split of a doubleheader against the Worcester Bravehearts, dropping a resumed game 8-2 before winning a seven-inning scheduled game 7-3 at Fitton Field on Saturday. Westfield, at 24-15-1, still leads the Futures Collegiate Baseball League by three points over the New Britain...
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Mom Warned Her Daughters Not To Board JFK Jr.’s Plane Prior To Crash That Killed Three
In a disturbing recollection, a new book offers a deeper personal look into the tragic events that unfolded 25 years ago on July 16, 1999, when John F. Kennedy Jr.‘s small plane crashed into the waters off Martha’s Vineyard. The crash claimed the lives of all three aboard...
Mass. weather: ‘Dangerous’ heat and humidity, afternoon storms expected Monday
Massachusetts will once again be blanketed by sweltering temperatures this week, with the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory covering almost all of the state and heat indexes approaching 100 degrees in most areas. In Boston, forecasters predict temperatures will reach 93 degrees on Monday before climbing even higher...
Bird watchers flock to South Boston for look at tropical sea bird rarely seen north of the Caribbean
Mary Ellen was among the bird enthusiasts who gathered on the beach between the Curley Community Center and Carson Beach today for a chance to photograph the brown booby that decided to head north for some time in the Hub. The booby in action - look at that neck go:
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