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"Bad Breath Rapist" gets 18 to 20 years in Quincy rape
DEDHAM - After nearly two decades as a fugitive from justice following his conviction for aggravated rape, a former Massachusetts man was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in state prison.Fled Massachusetts after rape convictionTuen Lee, 55, was back in the same Dedham courtroom where he stood trial for the kidnapping and brutal rape of a co-worker back in February 2007. But he fled Massachusetts before the jury handed down its verdict and Thursday offered an apology."I'm so sorry for everybody, I hope God forgive me for everything I did," said Lee.A tip led investigators to northern California in May...
Update: Air quality alert affecting 3 Massachusetts counties Saturday
On Friday at 2:51 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Saturday at midnight for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight tonight. An...
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Mass. State Lottery winner: First $1 million prize claimed in crossword game
The first $1 million prize from a new crossword-style scratch ticket game by the Massachusetts State Lottery was claimed on Wednesday. The prize was from “$2,000,000 50X Cashword 2024,” which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 25. This was the first $1 million...
Mass. Land Law Could Prevent You From Making Big Money
Gold, silver, and other precious metals are the topic of conversation in some Massachusetts households as inflation continues to rise and the value of the dollar goes down. Buying gold and silver has forever been considered a solid value. Massachusetts has not been known to be gold rich, but if...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Poor air quality forecast for Central Mass. due to Canadian wildfire smoke
Seeing a bit of a haze out there this morning?🧐This is from wildfire smoke aloft moving in from Canada.This will likely continue through Friday as well. #mawx #ctwx #riwx pic.twitter.com/gcIkBiVTKv— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 15, 2024 The Environmental Protection Agency says that Central and Western Massachusetts are expected to experience poor air quality on Friday due to smoke from wildfires burning in Quebec and Western Canada. ...
Springfield receives $20 million federal grant for environmental programs
Springfield, Massachusetts, is receiving just under $20 million as one of a handful of U.S. cities to be awarded a federal grant aimed at helping communities identified as disadvantaged. The Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program was created under the Inflation Reduction Act to help local governments deal...
"Big" screening at Triplex in Great Barrington with Elizabeth Perkins in attendance for Q&A
Elizabeth Perkins is the star of one of the most beloved comedies ever, "Big," which will be presented on August 24 at the The Triplex in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. There will also be a Q&A with Elizabeth Perkins following a screening of Penny Marshall’s classic comedy. Elizabeth Perkins is...
Crowley Starts Salem Wind Port Project as Massachusetts Expands Wind Ports
Massachusetts is pushing forward with plans to expand its wind port capacities both to support the state's renewable energy plans as well as to make the state a homeport for regional wind energy projects. Efforts kicked off in Salem led by Crowley Wind Services to develop the state’s second dedicated wind port while yesterday MassCEC, the state's clean energy agency, announced plans to expand the current wind port facilities in New Bedford.
Motorcycle rider killed in collision with truck in Simsbury
SIMSBURY — A motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hartford Avenue (Route 189) and Main Street resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider early Tuesday morning. Simsbury Police responded to the scene at approximately 6:04 a.m. on August 13, where they discovered a crash involving a 2020 Ford F350 and a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle in the Tariffville section of town.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Dover
The cause of a motorcycle crash in Dover Wednesday night is under investigation. State troopers responded to the scene near exit seven on the Spaulding Turnpike around 8:45 p.m. A preliminary investigation indicated 20-year-old Yorky Acosta of Chicopee, Massachusetts, was traveling south when he lost control of the motorcycle on...
Truck crashes into pole, takes down power lines in East Granby
EAST GRANBY, Conn. (WTNH) — A road is closed and power is affected in a neighborhood of East Granby Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials. Around 12:36 p.m., fire officials said a collision involving a truck and pole occurred at the intersection of Seymour Road and Route 187. “There are poles down at the location […]
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