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$58B Mass. budget deal includes free community college, online Lottery sales and more
Eighteen days into the start of the new fiscal year, Massachusetts lawmakers have unveiled a $58 billion compromise budget that would authorize free community college for every state resident; make online Lottery sales legal, and set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for the MBTA. Lawmakers in the...
Massachusetts firefighters to help battle Montana fires
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Department of Fish and Game said that 20 wildland firefighters will be sent to Helena, Montana to help battle a “large and uncontained” fire. The crew will be used as a “Type2 Initial Attack...
Eleven Future Broadcasters Get Cash Help From MBA
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) has awarded 11 scholarships totaling $30,000 to broadcast students in Massachusetts. The aspiring broadcasters received the scholarship at a presentation in Waltham, Mass., hosted by Beasley Media Group. Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting and enrolled at a...
Movie starring award-winning actress Amy Adams filming in Mass.: Here's where
A film starring award-winning actress Amy Adams is filming in several locations in Massachusetts. “At the Sea” is said to be filming in Boston and Marshfield this month, according to IMDb Pro and Deadline. While they did not know the name of the film, Duxbury police also said that...
Senate working on bill to protect healthcare workers in light of Blupoint controversy
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Several nurses at the Pioneer Valley Health Rehabilitation Center in South Hadley are still without some of their pay. The Senate will be debating a healthcare bill on Thursday that could impact this situation, so we spoke with State Senator Jake Oliveira on Wednesday afternoon, who told us that the House has already passed their version of the bill a few weeks ago. Once the Senate passes their version, they are hopeful to come to a compromise before the July 31st deadline.
New truck regulations could help keep cyclists alive. One organization says they go too far.
“Regulations will save lives. Flat out. They're needed. They will keep people alive.”. After two cyclists in Cambridge were killed in crashes with vehicles last month, officials and advocates say new state regulations requiring additional safety features for state-funded trucks are key to preventing further deaths. “These regulations will save...
3 white sharks found feeding on whale carcass in waters off the North Shore
Several sea creatures, including three white sharks, were spotted in Massachusetts waters during a whale watching expedition Tuesday. The New England Aquarium whale watch boat, called the Asteria, was looking for whales when they quickly encountered a humpback whale named Warrior about 18 miles off of Gloucester. Warrior appeared to...
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity to hold volunteer orientation
After a period of hosting virtual volunteer activities, Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity said its upcoming new volunteer orientation will be in-person. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, at the Greenfield Public Library. “We’re thrilled to welcome new volunteers back to our in-person orientation sessions,” said Nancy Bair, volunteer...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
State of Emergency declared for Avery Road in Buckland
BUCKLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Buckland select board voted to declare a Local State of Emergency for Avery Road. The road and culverts were comprised by heavy rainfall on July 5th of this year and since then, the road has been closed to thru traffic, impacting 25 homes. Town officials met with a MEMA representative who recommended the state of emergency declaration to access financial opportunities for the repairs.
Photos: Green River Festival returns to Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Green River Festival was held from June 21-23 on the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield. The festival offered live music across four stages, as well as food and craft vendors, attracting people from all over the region and beyond. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey attends Summer Nights kickoff in Holyoke, marking a decade
A summer program designed to connect youth in Massachusetts cities with sports, nature, the arts and more while school’s out is in full-swing. The Summer Nights program run by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation dates to 2015 and officials say it’s grown to serve some 20,000 young people annually.
Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests
Four people are in custody after officers found a large amount of cocaine during a traffic stop. Authorities in Northampton said an officer pulled over a vehicle for an expired inspection sticker yesterday, then searched the vehicle after noticing drug paraphernalia. The officers reportedly found more than 27 grams of...
Man killed in two-car crash in Wilbraham, police say
A man was killed in a two-car crash on Route 20 in Wilbraham Wednesday evening, according to police. Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Boston Road and Main Street shortly after 8:30 p.m., Wilbraham police said in a press release. First responders provided medical aid to those who were seriously injured in the crash, but one of the drivers was declared dead after being rushed to Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.
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