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Massachusetts’ Cheapest Car Insurance Companies
Car insurance premiums are up again nationwide and Fox Business says they could surge 22 percent by year's end. Wonderful. The cost of almost everything else is rising, so why not car insurance premiums?. Fox Business says, "A new report published by Insurify, an insurance comparison shopping site, shows the...
WMass Golf Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 inductees
The Western Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2024 inductees in a press release sent out on Tuesday. This year’s class includes PGA of America professional and noted golf retailer David DiRico, golf course superintendent Andy Gay, amateur golfer Fan Gaudette and rules official Cary Jubinville. Oak Ridge GC’s founding owner Tony Strycharz will be honored posthumously.
Severe thunderstorms impact central, eastern Mass.
BOSTON — Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, intense lightning, gusty winds and hail were moving across central and eastern Massachusetts, impacting the greater Boston and Worcester areas Thursday afternoon. "It has a history of some very gusty winds and even some hail," StormTeam 5 meteorologist Mike Wankum said. "If...
New Winter 2025 Farmer’s Almanac Forecast For Massachusetts
The Farmer's Almanac, not to be confused with the "Old Farmer's Almanac" is out with its winter prediction for the U.S. Farmer's Almanac New Winter 2025 Prediction For Mass. The average snowfall for Massachusetts during a normal winter is about 45 inches. We did not get close to that last year. Some say the El Nino weather pattern is to blame for that.
Massachusetts firefighters deploy to help battle wildfires in Idaho
MASSACHUSETTS - A crew of firefighters from Massachusetts is supporting efforts to battle wildfires in the western part of the country as demand for resources continues to soar. A team of 21 left for Idaho over the weekend. They're the second crew the state has sent in a month and...
MSPCA announces several fee-waived adoption events
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) announced several fee-waived adoption events throughout late August and early September. The MSPCA and its Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition partners said the events are to free up space in shelters throughout the...
New Substance Use Disorder Bill being crafted to help tackle issues with the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts
There's a new Substance Use Disorder Bill in the works crafted by the Senate and the House. 22News spoke with leaders about the impact this could have on tackling issues with the opioid epidemic in our state.
OIG: Former EEC commissioner wrongly sent millions to Illinois consulting firm
Samantha Aigner-Treworgy worked with Illinois company Aim and Arrow in her role as Chicago’s Chief of Early Learning before heading the EEC for the Bay State and sending the firm over $2.1 million for strategic planning purposes.
Mass conservation efforts grant 'permanent protection' for over 800 acres of wildlife habitat: 'Important in so many different ways'
In a remarkable win for local communities and nature alike, over 800 acres of land in Barre, Massachusetts, are now under permanent conservation protection. As reported by The Gardner News, the newly designated Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor will not only preserve the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of the area but also contribute to the well-being of residents by securing clean drinking water, supporting local farms, and enhancing climate resilience.
After stabbing, Ed Flynn calls for pause on Boston Common events
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has called for a pause on permitted events around the Boston Common after a stabbing in the area left one man injured Wednesday. In an interview Thursday, Flynn, who has publicly indicated interest in running for mayor, said Boston needs to acknowledge “significant public safety challenges in Downtown Crossing and Boston Common and along Tremont Street.”
Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the reality of the playoff pursuit
The Red Sox, as feisty as they are, most likely aren’t making the playoffs. Playing nine innings while starting to wonder if Triston Casas is as comfortable in Worcester as Manny Ramirez was once upon a time during a prolonged rehab assignment in Pawtucket …. 1. It’s OK to...
More Worcester traffic crashes in first half of 2024 than years before, report says
WORCESTER — With a newly declared "Road Safety and Traffic Violence Crisis” in the city after a series of high-profile serious crashes, Worcester's crash numbers are in focus, and the city saw more crashes for the first half of the year than in years prior. A new study from the Worcester Regional...
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