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Big Lots closing Massachusetts store amid nationwide closures, bankruptcy speculation
Big Lots, a home goods discount retailer, announced plans to close 35 to 40 stores across the country by the end of the year — including at least one in Massachusetts, federal filings show. The Massachusetts location facing closure is Dennis Port’s 400 Main St. store on Cape Cod,...
Full menu returns to Tavern on the Hill after scaling back due to staff shortage
A Massachusetts restaurant that had to scale back its menu due to staffing shortages has brought back its full menu. “We are still working with a short staff, but we have been able to make a few shifts and we are now able to offer our entire menu,” Tavern on the Hill said on its Instagram story Tuesday.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Massachusetts has best school systems in the country, report says
BOSTON - Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a new WalletHub survey. The state also took the top spot in the personal finance website's 2023 ranking. The report ranked K-12 school systems in every state based on metrics like dropout rates, class size and standardized test scores. Massachusetts test scoresMassachusetts is either first or tied for first when it comes to math test scores, reading test scores and median ACT scores."Massachusetts is the state with the best school systems, boasting some of the best test scores in the country," WalletHub writes. "Massachusetts ranks first when it comes...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 ticket
A lottery player won $100,000 on Tuesday from a ticket they bought at a Stop & Shop grocery store in Massachusetts. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers from the July 23 drawing were 2, 3, 10, 17, 35. The winning $100,000...
Four-bedroom home sells for $850,000 in Amherst
A 3,106-square-foot house built in 1965 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 100 Lincoln Avenue in Amherst was sold on July 2, 2024, for $850,000, or $274 per square foot. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. On the exterior, the home features a gambrel roof design constructed with asphalt roofing. The property encompasses a generous 0.3-acre of land.
Supporters of aid in dying bill hope success is near after years of trying
BOSTON ― The medical aid in dying bill, voted out of initial committees by both branches of the Massachusetts Legislature, is about ensuring that people suffering from painful, terminal conditions do not have a bad death. That’s according to Dr. Roger Kligler, a retired medical practitioner who was diagnosed with incurable stage 4...
Local women selected as part of 2024 Commonwealth Heroines Class
Longmeadow resident Amy Baxter and Wilbraham resident Christine Goonan were recently celebrated as part of the 2024 class of Commonwealth Heroines by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Both were part of more than 125 women honored this year by the organization for contributions to their communities. Candidates...
Karen Read Case: Two More Troopers Under Investigation
Brian Tully and Yuri Bukhenik, two members of the Massachusetts State Police who testified in the high profile Karen Read case, face internal affairs investigation. (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Diversity in the construction industry is lacking. This program means to change that.
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. When Vrajesh Patel first entered the construction industry five years ago, he didn’t believe he’d find a leadership role. “I did my homework, I saw the people that were here … that were white and male-dominated, and I did not see...
COVID cases are spiking again in Massachusetts. Here's why.
BOSTON - The number of COVID cases is spiking across the country, including here in Massachusetts, and the virus just isn't going away.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID activity levels, including most of New England. Emergency room visits are at their highest for the coronavirus since February, and we're definitely seeing an uptick in cases in my urgent care clinic.Many of you will ask - why now? The coronavirus continues to mutate in an effort to evade our immune systems, so even if you get infected, after about three months your...
Scammers target locals using local organizations
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Scammers are getting more clever with localized details to persuade victims to pay them. Recently an area resident was contacted by a scammer claiming to be a staff member at the South County Senior Center requesting financial information. Avoid scams by resisting pressure to act immediately to unexpected requests, never give financial information in these situations and stop to talk to someone you trust.
Abuse survivor keeps pushing Mass. bill that would make GPS tampering a felony
For defendants awaiting trial in Massachusetts it is, along with bail, a ticket to freedom. GPS monitoring devices allow for the remote enforcement of court orders, such as curfews and restraining orders.
Single family residence sells in Florence for $889,000
A spacious house located at 51 Loudville Road in Florence has a new owner. The 2,404-square-foot property, built in 2008, was sold on June 27, 2024. The $889,000 purchase price works out to $370 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and three baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the house is equipped with a detached garage. The property occupies a sizable 1.9-acre lot.
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